Why Should You Brush Your Teeth? The Real Reasons!

Has anyone ever told you what the importance of brushing teeth actually is? Here are the benefits of brushing your teeth. What happens if you don't?

 

Growing up, we are sure that you were told to brush your teeth at least twice a day. Such that, by the time that you were a teenager, you had gotten so used to it. It was something that was instilled into your mind and you grew up doing it.
As a child, it seemed like it was a force matter to brush your teeth. Therefore we are sure that you asked countless times why you need to brush your teeth.

But why? Why are people so concerned with brushing teeth? Is it just to have good smelling breath? Or are there other reasons? Keep reading to find out about the importance of brushing teeth.

Effects Of Not Brushing Your Teeth?

For starters, not brushing your teeth will lead to them getting rotten with tooth decay. They will turn all brown and will no longer be able to bite and chew all the yummy foods.
Secondly, due to the rotten teeth that you have, you can also have bad breath. And there is nothing more annoying than having a bad breath.

That is why it is important to make sure that you take care of your teeth. You need to have a proper schedule that you follow in order to keep your teeth healthy.

If you lose your teeth to poor oral health, replacing them can be uncomfortable and expensive. Just make sure that you brush your teeth and make sure to take care of them properly.

How Many Times A Day Should I Brushy Teeth?

You need to make sure that you brush your teeth correctly. This will make sure that your teeth are always kept in a good and healthy state. Therefore, we would recommend that you brush your teeth at least two times every day. If you are to flow the sequence of brushing your teeth two times daily, this can be in the morning when you wake and in the evening before you go to bed.

As you brush your teeth, always make sure that you brush your tongue as well. This is because brushing your tongue will make sure that your breath is kept fresh.

Do I Have To Use Toothpaste To Brush My Teeth?

There are quite a number of reasons why you need to use toothpaste. Toothpaste can easily get rid of plaque. Plaque is a sticky build up on your teeth.
Plaque is made up of bacteria and can cause tooth decay as well as swollen gums.
Secondly, toothpaste has fluoride. This helps to stay strong and to fight against tooth decay.
Thirdly, toothpaste will help to keep your teeth nice, white and polished as well. If you use it often, you willl find that your teeth will have fewer stains as well.
Lastly, using toothpaste helps to keep your breath fresh. That way, you can talk to people confidently knowing that you have brushed your teeth and your breath smells amazing.

Is Toothpaste All I Need To Have Healthy Teeth?

No, toothpaste is not all that you can use to keep your teeth healthy. Whole using toothpaste will keep your teeth clean, you can also floss as well.
Flossing will help to remove the leftover food that will stick in your teeth. At the same time, flossing will also help to keep your gum health as well. 

To Conclude

 

You need to make sure that you care for your teeth. This also means that you need to floss as well. As you take care of your teeth you need to keep in mind what you eat as well. This is because what you eat will also affect your teeth in the long run. Acidic and sugar foods can cause many cavities even if you are doing a good job of brushing your teeth.

For more oral care tips and tricks, be sure to visit Toothbrush Life for all of your oral care needs.

Kelly Hancock, RDH Toothbrush Life