How many times should you brush your teeth?

In choosing when to brush your teeth, you might also consider your diet. If you've eaten an acidic food or drink, avoid brushing your teeth right away. These acids weaken tooth enamel, and brushing too soon can remove enamel. If you know you're going to eat or drink something acidic, brush your teeth beforehand. read more

You should brush your teeth at least twice per day and use a fluoride toothpaste. The fluoride in the toothpaste will help reminerlize your teeth and help prevent tooth decay. In addition, you should floss once per day to clean the areas between the teeth where the toothbrush cannot reach. read more

3. You rush. You should brush at least twice a day for 2 minutes each time. But you’re late for school or work. Or you want to get to bed. Once in a while, you need to cut that brushing short. Don’t. “We used to suggest, back in the day, we’d talk about using an egg timer or something like that,” Messina says. read more