2min2x Tooth Brushing Facts for Kids

2MIN 2X There are 1,440 minutes in a day. Your kid's teeth only need four of them. Kids spend up to half their waking hours texting, watching TV, playing video games and using the computer. Make sure they take time to brush, too! 2.2 hours 1.9 hours omg 2.6 hours 1.5 hours 2MIN2X Brushing just 2 minutes, twice a day can help prevent painful dental problems. 8 Oral disease causes kids to miss 51 million hours of school per year. 6 And it causes their parents to miss 25 million hours of work per year. Tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease. Dental decay is five times more common than asthma. More than 16 million children suffer from untreated tooth decay. 39% 20% of children ages 5 to 11 of children ages 5 to 11 have have had a filling. cavities that are not filled. 38% 60% of parents with children ages 5 or younger report they don't regularly help or monitor their children while they brush. of parents report their children sometimes or frequently forget to brush. Help your kids brush their teeth 2 minutes, twice a day (2MIN2X) for healthier teeth, fewer cavities and better overall health. They have the time. 2MIN 2X PARTNERSHIP POR Ad O Healthy Mouths Healthy Lives 2min2x.org Council