What happens if you stop brushing your teeth?

Nearly half of Americans do not brush their teeth enough. And when food accumulates in the nooks and crannies of the teeth, a variety of bacteria come and stay, irritating the blood vessels and causing gingivitis to cause pain and bleeding. And that's just the beginning.

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Next, the infection process will activate your immune system, sending cells to fight against bacteria. The battle will be fierce and the immune system will initially win, but the cost is a series of nearby tissue and bone cells affected by the battle and destroyed.

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Six months to several years later bone tissue cells will eventually die. At this point, you no longer have gingivitis, but worse, periodontal disease . No more bone tissue means the teeth lose their structural support. So your gums separate from your teeth to make bigger holes, creating a bigger home for bacteria to live. This attack is more aggressive than the previous one, causing more serious gum infection causing tooth loss.

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You might think, maybe it left me out but according to statistics about 10% of Americans aged 50-64 have lost not only one or two but also their teeth. At this point, the destruction has not stopped, after lowering all your teeth, the bacteria can easily enter the bloodstream, creating a premise to invade other organs.

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According to the study, people with periodontal disease are 4.5 times more likely to suffer from chronic kidney disease than people with healthy gums. And another study found that people in the community who didn't brush their teeth every day had a 65 percent higher risk of dementia. It is even known to increase the risk of developing some cancers.

Do not despise oral hygiene, which may seem simple, but if not done correctly, you will pay a price!