Is brushing your teeth 3 times a day bad

Brush your teeth with fluoride toothpaste twice a day for about 2 minutes to help keep your teeth and mouth healthy.

Plaque is a film of bacteria that coats your teeth if you don't brush them properly.

It contributes to gum disease and tooth decay.

Tooth brushing stops plaque building up. Try to make sure you clean every surface of all your teeth.

When should I brush my teeth?

Brush your teeth for about 2 minutes last thing before you go to bed and on 1 other occasion every day.

Your dentist or hygienist may give you more advice based on your own dental health and needs.

Should I use an electric or manual toothbrush?

It doesn't matter whether you use an electric or manual toothbrush.

They're both equally good, as long as you clean all the surfaces of all your teeth and you use fluoride toothpaste.

But some people find it easier to clean their teeth thoroughly with an electric toothbrush.

What should I look for in a toothbrush?

For most adults, a toothbrush with a small head and a compact, angled arrangement of long and short round-end b

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