When it comes to brushing your teeth, you may think that is one area where you don't need help. But most people are only brushing one-third of the suggested time.

The average person brushes:

• Two minutes a day
• 14 minutes a week
• 12.1 hours a year
• 38.5 days in their lifetime

The average person should brush:

• Six minutes a day
• 42 minutes a week
• 36.4 hours a year
• 122 days in their lifetime

Reviewed: January 2012