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What happens if you don't brush your teeth?

What happens if you don t brush your teeth?

Do you brush properly at least twice a day? Or do you sometimes not brush your teeth? After this you will think twice.

After a day

After about 24 hours, a thin layer of plaque starts to form on your teeth. There will be no damage within a day, but the process has been started.

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After two days

If you don't brush your teeth for two days, your breath will already smell less fresh.

After a week

The plaque layer will be thicker and cause less and less fresh breath. At the end of the first week, the first signs of gingivitis appear, the first stage of gum disease.

After one month

The bacteria will now affect your teeth, your gums will be red and as soon as you eat sugar, the risk of tooth decay will increase.

After one year

After a year without a toothbrush and toothpaste, even your saliva contributes to tooth decay and cavities, especially if you eat a lot of sugar. In addition, the gums will be red and inflamed.

Source:Yahoo