It has been a surprise hit across the globe and now the Psy song Gangnam Style is set to revolutionise the way kids clean their teeth, as experts have identified the Korean pop song as the best rhythm and playing length to encourage kids to brush their teeth correctly.
The Brighton Institute of Modern Music has been working with dental professionals to devise a musical formula for brushing teeth, which works out a pattern of beats for the right number of strokes covering the entire enamel surface of the teeth. The equation was created by Jim Williams and identifies eight bars of music, followed by another two sets of four bars as the ideal rhythm for regular cleaning; this includes a double chorus and a bridge. After some calculations, Mr Williams found that Gangnam Style fitted perfectly with the equation.
Dental expert Tina Tanna, said that ‘Children must brush at least 35 times on each side of the mouth – using seven strokes in five areas – to ensure their teeth and gums stay healthy.’
Senior brand manager for Aquafresh, Lesley Stonier, commented that getting children to brush well and regularly can often be a battle for parents, but ‘this new formula and top songs to brush to are designed to help put the fun into brushing time. Using these tunes to establish a good teeth cleaning routine with your children will set them up with good dental hygiene for life.’