Toothbrush timer

Press Start and brush for two minutes. Every 30 seconds the timer chimes (and can say aloud) when to move to the next part of your mouth: top left, top right, bottom left, bottom right. Great for helping kids brush long enough.

Why two minutes?

Dentists, including the American Dental Association, recommend brushing for two minutes twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste. Most people stop well short of that without a timer. Splitting the mouth into four zones of 30 seconds each makes sure the back teeth get as much time as the front ones.

Making it fun for kids

• Turn on Spoken prompts so the timer tells them where to brush next.
• Let them press Start themselves and watch the bar fill up.
• The page counts finished brushes on your device, a simple way to track a brushing streak.

Also handy: the handwashing timer and the time-out timer for kids.

Questions people ask

How long should you brush your teeth?

Two minutes, twice a day, is the standard recommendation from dentists, including the American Dental Association.

How long should kids brush their teeth?

Also two minutes, twice a day. A timer with prompts helps them brush every part of the mouth evenly.

Do electric toothbrushes have a timer?

Many do, with a 2-minute timer and a pause every 30 seconds. This page does the same for a manual brush.