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Some people only brush their teeth in the morning, without noticing that not brushing them before bed has negative effects on their health.
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In the following lines, the “Consulto” reviews the harms of not brushing your teeth before bed, according to the “Eatthis” website.
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Disadvantages of not brushing teeth before bed
During daylight hours, the level of saliva in the mouth increases to neutralize the acids in food and prevent them from damaging the enamel layer that coats the surface of the teeth from the outside.
While at night, the production of saliva by the salivary glands decreases, so if the teeth are not cleaned with brush and toothpaste before going to sleep, bacteria multiply in the mouth, which leads to:
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– Tooth decay.
– Infection with gum disease.
– Bad smell from the mouth.
Moreover, not brushing teeth at night can pose a significant risk to cardiovascular health, because oral bacteria may travel to the valves through the bloodstream.
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The health of diabetics may be at risk if they do not brush their teeth at night, because gum disease resulting from this wrong habit causes damage to the body’s natural defense mechanisms, which leads to reactions that result in a sharp rise in blood sugar.
Also read: Diabetes and gum disease – what is the relationship between them?
2023-08-30 14:38:21
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