Do you turn off the water when you brush your teeth?

[baozun]

How to brush your teeth:
Step 0. Floss before you brush.  (You don't have to floss first; dentists say that either before or after is fine as long as you remember to floss, but I like to floss before I brush because some foods, like apples and celery, leave large pieces stuck to your teeth and it's easier to take them out before brushing.)
Step 1. Turn on water. Rinse toothbrush in water (soak the bristles). Turn off water.
Step 2. Apply toothpaste to toothbrush bristles.  I only use a little bit. My mom says you're supposed to use a string bean size as an adult, but I still use a pea size because larger amounts of terrible-tasting toothpaste making brushing an unbearable experience.
Step 3. Scrub teeth for 2 minutes. Make sure you brush all sides of the tooth.
Step 4. Spit out toothpaste. Turn on water. Rinse toothbrush and mouth. Turn off water.

You shouldn't run water for longer than 1 minute each time you brush your teeth.

[bremer51]

I just let it run slowly while I wash my face and brush my teeth.  I don't see myself changing.

[luvh8tragedy87]

I don't leave the water on when brushing my teeth. I'll only leave it on if I'm washing my face and need the running water right away. I used to leave it on, glad I broke that habit.

[mardukblood2009]

I brush my teeth for such a long time and if I didn't my water bill would be sky high. I spend a lot of times on my teeth because of cavities.

[pkrahmer]

 Are used to do it all the time. Don't remember why I stopped. It is something that I should definitely try doing again. Why waste the water. 

[bshee58]

I have a cup to fill up with water, don't keep the water running, that's a waste.

[pectacon]

I turn off the water. I was always taught to as a kid, and I think there was even a song on some kids show I used to watch about not letting the water run while you brush your teeth. It worked so well on me that even when I do turn on the water I put it at a trickle.

[vickigleitz]

There are EXTREME water shortages in our town because of defective pipes. Our first 1,000 of gallons of water a month is $90. Every gallon over is extra. NO WAY do I leave the water running.

[patti4me]

Every once in a while I do if I'm trying to be really quiet but normally I don't. 

[aflyingmonkey]

Yes.  I do turn off the water when I brush my teeth.
Here in California we always seem to be in a drought, so that is just one way to help out a little.

[timvolley]

 i try and remember to do this to save water

[nmbrown863]

Yes I do. I hate wasting water or anything for that matter.

[darkxtsuna]

Back then No, I just let it run till it has hot water then I turn it off.

[jkhanson]

Yes I turn the water off when I brush my teeth.  I have running when I spit and rinse out my toothbrush.

[sdenimandlace1]

I remember to turn it off for teeth brushing.  My bad one is always turning the hot water on and I could use cold for what I am doing.