How Bad Is It to Not Brush Your Teeth Twice a Day? (Asking for a Friend)
In this video, dentist Jennifer Jablow, DDS, explains the importance of brushing your teeth twice daily and the consequences of brushing less frequently.
Letting plaque build up on your teeth can lead to a slew of dental problems: bleeding, tooth pain, cavities, stained teeth, gingivitis, and over time, even loss of teeth. Almost all of these issues are preventable with good oral hygiene, as well as a healthy diet and plenty of water.
“My advice to everyone is to brush your teeth twice a day because you only have one set of teeth for your life,” says Jennifer Jablow, DDS, a dentist in New York City. “It will cost you a lot more in the long run [to fix or replace your teeth] than if you just committed to brushing your teeth twice a day.” Already brush twice a day, but not so into flossing? Find out how bad it is to not floss daily.
- Jennifer Jablow, DDSDr. Jablow is a dentist in private practice in New York City.
References
American Dental Association. (n.d.). Brushing your teeth.
American Dental Association. (n.d.). Plaque.