Brushing for two minutes in the morning and evening with a fluoride toothpaste provides the best protection against cavities. This is apparent from recent research commissioned by Aquafresh.
Most people know that brushing for two minutes twice a day good for your teeth, but not everyone does it. There was never scientific evidence whether those few seconds more or less made a real difference.
The average brushing in the Netherlands only takes 46 seconds. The research now shows that a longer brushing time does have more effect:brushing for 120 seconds removes 26 percent more plaque then brush at 45 seconds.
Brushing longer with a fluoride toothpaste is not only better against plaque, the research also shows that the hardness of the enamel increases as brushing time is extended. By brushing longer, the fluoride has more time to work. This increases the fluoride absorption of the teeth and the hardening of the enamel.
Fluoride and children
The use of fluoride is especially important for children. The enamel of newly emerged teeth is still soft and therefore extra vulnerable to cavities and tooth decay. Using the correct amount of fluoride helps to make the new teeth stronger.
