What happens if you Never brush your teeth?
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Brushing Teeth is one of the most important daily habits one can do, Have you ever thought what would happen if you never brushed your teeth??
Seems Interesting na; First Let's break down the consequences one can suffer:
1. Plaque and Calculus Aka Tartar buildup
2. Tooth gets Decayed and Forms Cavities.
3. Gum problems may arise (e.g., gingivitis / periodontal problem) in the long run.
4. Bad breath AKA "HALITOSIS"
5. Risk of Cardiac Disease and Overall Health Disease.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER A WEEK ????
@ After Consumption of a Meal, a Layer of plaque is generally covered in teeth.
@ Bacterial buildup in the mouth starts to smell bad (Like rotten food ) after being left for a long time.
@ Your Gums may feel swelled or irritated due to the sticking of food particles in the gingiva.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER A MONTH ????
@ Now, a layer of plaque is converted into Calculus ( hard and calcified ), which cannot be removed by just brushing.
@ Acid-producing bacteria start eating enamel.
@ Gum starts bleeding due to irritation, and stuck food particles.
@ Noticeable Stains and Calculus seen.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER 2 MONTH??
@ Increased buildup of plaque and calculus.
@ Cavity starts getting deeper causing sensitivity to having cold and hot food.
@ Gingiva bleeding (Gingivitis ) gets worse, and pain develops from brushing.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER 3 MONTH????
@ Now gingivitis progresses into periodontitis, receding gums pulling away from the teeth, and formation of pockets in the gingiva.
@ Teeth start to get loosened due to the pulling away of gum and slowly detaching from bone.
@ Pain intensity increases as well as gingival swelling.
@ Tooth decay may deepen more.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER 6 MONTHS OF BRUSHING ???
@ Tooth decay becomes severe and may lead to root canal treatment/removal of teeth.
@ loosening of the tooth becomes worse and leads to tooth loss.
@ Difficulty in speaking and eating due to pain and irritation.
@ Health condition can even worsen if u have an underlying disease due to bacterial infection.
SO WHAT ARE YOU THINKING ?? GO BRUSH YOUR TEETH TWICE A DAY, KEEP FLOSSING, VISIT YOUR DENTIST REGULARLY TO AVOID THESE PAINFUL CONSEQUENCES.
OKBYE
This is terrible, it reminds me of a situation where a woman was asking why I was cleaning the teeth of my one year old baby who only had a few teeth, I cannot imagine a child feeding everyday without actually brushing the teeth.
Exactly you have to brush your teeth, no matter how many teeths you have, No matter what is ur age. Keeping your gingiva clean and keeping ur mouth healthy
Brings happy and healthy smile
Brushing the teeth is really important to avoid build up or cavities! It is very cool that you are a dental surgeon! I would love to read about your real experiences daily experiences! Maybe real tough examples, or some times funny ones, still maintaining the privacy of the patient of course!
I will surely try to share my experience
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