Is it really necessary to brush your teeth for two entire minutes, or is it okay to just do it for a minute?

I have always been told that you must brush for two minutes, but I think as long as you get all of your teeth, this isn't necessary. I'd really like to know the facts behind it, and if it really matters.

Answers:
2 minutes is a good guide, the basic way to do it is to divide your mouth into four sections, upper left, upper right, lower left, lower right.

For each section spend 10 seconds on the tongue side, 10 seconds on the cheek side, and 10 seconds on the mashing surface. Total time 120 seconds.

Have fun and don't forget flossing too!

no two minute is always better because you might miss something with in that one minute so screw that one minute your better off with two
If you brush properly, two minutes are the minimun it will take. I always take between two - three minutes.
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