Breath & Mouth
Guided timer2-minute tooth brushing timer with quadrant prompts
Use a free 2-minute tooth brushing timer with 30-second prompts for four mouth areas. Pause, resume or reset the visual guide without sound.
Use a soft-bristled brush and fluoride toothpaste. Brush twice a day, following any personal instructions from your dentist. The guide divides two minutes into four equal parts; the order is simply a pacing aid.
Ready when you are
Start at your upper right, then follow the highlighted area. Right and left refer to your own mouth.
Cover outer, inner, and chewing surfaces in every area. Aim for gentle contact, not hard scrubbing.
Timer ready: two minutes.
Clean between teeth daily with an appropriate interdental tool. A timer cannot check how well you brushed or guarantee fresh breath. Persistent bad breath, bleeding gums, or dry mouth deserves a conversation with your dentist.
A technique reminder
For a manual toothbrush, angle the bristles toward the gumline at about 45 degrees and use short, gentle strokes. For the inside of front teeth, hold the brush vertically and use gentle up-and-down strokes. If you use an electric brush, follow its instructions and your dental team's technique advice.
The timer pauses when this tab is hidden, so time away from the guide does not silently finish the session. It uses no sound and stores no brushing history.
Make the most of this tool
Use the brushing timer for four mouth areas
Start the two-minute timer and follow the highlighted area as the prompt changes every thirty seconds. Pause when you need to and reset for a new session.
How does the 30-second brushing prompt work?
The timer divides two minutes into four equal parts: upper right, upper left, lower left, and lower right. The order is a pacing aid. Cover outer, inner, and chewing surfaces in each area.
Will the timer keep running when I switch tabs?
No. It pauses when the tab is hidden. Return and resume when you are ready; the guide does not record a brushing history.
Behind this tool
Research checked October 8, 2026. The pacing guide follows ADA brushing duration guidance. The displayed order is a design choice, not a required clinical sequence.