2 Minute Toothbrush Timer for Kids

This countdown starts at two minutes and shows the time remaining as a shrinking circle. An adult can place it nearby during a brushing routine; follow your dentist’s advice about technique and supervision.

Tip: brush each quarter of the mouth while one quarter of the circle disappears — top left, top right, bottom left, bottom right.

The American Dental Association’s brushing guidance recommends two minutes, twice a day. The timer counts down; it cannot check brushing technique or replace advice from your dentist.

Ideas for using it

Morning and bedtime brushing
Teaching kids to brush long enough
Handwashing (20 seconds — type 0:20)
Flossing routine

How to use the timer

Tap a time (or type your own, like 7, 2:30 or 1h 15m) and press Start.
Use Full screen on a supported browser to show the timer on a projector, smartboard or TV. Check the actual display before relying on it.
When the time is up, the timer shows Time’s up! and attempts to play a chime if sound is on. Keep the device awake and test the audio first. Reset prepares another round.

Timers by length

Quick countdowns · up to 2 minutes

Short activities · 3–20 minutes

Longer sessions · 25 minutes and up

Add this 2 minute toothbrush timer to your website

Teachers can put it on a class website or Google Sites page: paste this free, ad-free embed code into a page that allows iframes. Full screen also depends on the host page and browser allowing it. Check the preview and adjust the iframe height in your site editor if it is clipped; test the published page before an activity.

<iframe id="vt-toothbrush-timer" src="https://visualtimer.org/embed/toothbrush-timer/" title="2 Minute Toothbrush Timer" width="100%" height="560" style="border:0;max-width:960px" allow="fullscreen; screen-wake-lock" allowfullscreen loading="lazy"></iframe>
<p style="font-size:13px;margin:4px 0 0">2 minute toothbrush timer by <a href="https://visualtimer.org/toothbrush-timer/">visualtimer.org</a></p>
<script>addEventListener('message',function(e){if(e.origin==='https://visualtimer.org'&&e.data&&e.data.vtHeight&&e.data.path==='/embed/toothbrush-timer/'){var f=document.getElementById('vt-toothbrush-timer');if(f)f.style.height=e.data.vtHeight+'px'}})</script>

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Frequently asked questions

How long should kids brush their teeth?

The American Dental Association recommends brushing for two minutes, twice a day.

Can I use it without the screen turning off?

The timer requests a screen wake lock when supported. Browser settings, battery-saving modes and device permissions can prevent it, so check the device before use.