However, people all over the world aren’t brushing enough and as a result, nearly 10% of those aged 50 to 64 years lose all their entire set of teeth, and not just one or two.
This brings us to the question, Why should we brush our teeth everyday!?
Here’s what happens if you don’t follow your
Build Up of Bacteria
2) Danger to the gums
The bacteria don’t just stay on the teeth, but they also live in the gums. After their party on the teeth, they multiply several times and move to the gums. Here, they cause inflammation and trigger the immune system, leading to a condition called Gingivitis. In the later stages, unhealthy gums form pockets in between the teeth which provides ample space for the bacteria to multiply and this leads to a more destructive condition- Periodontal disease.
3) Effect on
The effect of not brushing isn’t just as limited as it seems. It has been found that periodontal disease increases the chances of chronic kidney disease by 4.5 times and can cause dementia in 65% of such cases. Apart from this, it can also lead to various oral cancers!
If you want to avoid all these complications, then don’t stay away from your toothbrush for long and embrace this oral