Brushings per Day

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How many times do I have to brush my teeth daily?


Brushing twice a day with a soft-bristle toothbrush and toothpaste that contains fluoride is generally sufficient.  For more details, see  American Dental Association web site at http://www.ada.org/consumer/clean.html

Jay D. Shulman, DMD, MSPH
Associate Professor
Department of Public Health Sciences

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