What happens if you don't brush your teeth

Why you need to brush your teeth

In order to delete from the surface of the teeth, food debris and plaque - a sticky film of carbohydrates, bacteria and their metabolic products - acids. The more teeth are covered with it, the more microbes secrete acids and destroy enamel - the hard shell of the tooth. This is the main reason for the development of caries.

What happens if you don't brush your teeth

If you skip one cleaning, then only bad breath will bother you. But if you do not pay due attention to hygiene, you can be completely without teeth.

There will be a smell from the mouth and an unpleasant aftertaste

To keep your breath fresh, you need to regularly clean off raid. If this is not done, then there will be more and more microbes. And the more bacteria in your mouth, the stronger the bad breath.

Caries will appear

When there is a lot of plaque, the enamel is destroyed faster. Therefore, it is easier for bacteria get there to more pliable parts of the tooth - holes or cavities will appear.

Tartar will appear

If you skip brushing your teeth, then plaque will harden and turn into tartar. It is even better for bacteria to live in it, so there will be even more of them. They will penetrate the gums and cause infection already there.

The condition of the gums worsens

Inflammation at an early stage called gingivitis. The gums swell and bleed, but the ligamentous apparatus of the tooth is not yet affected. Further develops periodontitis and periodontitiswhen the structures that hold the tooth in place become inflamed. It loosens, cavities with pus appear around, the smell from the mouth intensifies, and it becomes very difficult to chew.

But that is not all. A person's general health may deteriorate. People with chronic gum disease have a higher risk of developing heart disease, stroke, dementia, and other serious problems.

Teeth may fall out

Untreated gum disease lead to tooth loss. And no matter how good dentures or implants are, they will not replace your own teeth. Moreover, even they will not stop the gradual thinning of the jaw bones, which means that a person will have problems with chewing, survival of implants and self-esteem.

How often should you brush your teeth

Need to clean brush your teeth at least twice a day for at least two minutes. If you have braces or other non-removable structures on your teeth, your dentist may recommend brushing after every meal.

In addition, do not forget about dental floss, rinse aid and irrigator.