Your toothbrush cannot fully reach between your teeth, where plaque and food debris can collect. Cleaning these areas helps keep your teeth and gums healthy.
Two minutes gives you enough time to clean all the surfaces of your teeth thoroughly and allows the fluoride in your toothpaste more contact time with your teeth.
Rinsing with water washes away the fluoride left on your teeth, reducing the time it has to help protect them.
Fluoride strengthens your teeth, while brushing removes the plaque that can cause tooth decay and gum disease.