The market is filled with dozens of dental products aimed at freshening our mouths, including sprays, gums, mouthwashes and drops. With so many on the go products to use, is it really necessary to brush our teeth more than once a day? The answer is a resounding yes. No matter your age, brushing your teeth at least twice a day is crucial. There are plenty of benefits for doing so. Here are five of them.

It Gets Rid Of Bacteria

Our mouths are constantly filled with bacteria and germs that are growing and spreading. Brushing your teeth twice a day will ensure that this bad bacteria is destroyed or removed. If you brush your teeth in the morning and go the entire day without brushing again, the build-up of bacteria will start damaging the enamel of your tooth and weaken their gums and roots, allowing decaying to occur. The presence of this bad bacteria also contributes to foul breath.

It Reduces Saliva

We produce more saliva when we’re awake than when we sleep. Why is this important? Because saliva helps build up a barrier against plaque and bacteria and prevents cavities from occurring. Therefore, brushing your teeth in the evening or just before you go to sleep assists with reducing bacteria and saliva when we’re sleeping. This reduces terrible breath in the morning by decreasing the acids that build-up while you’re asleep.

It Protects Your Gums

Brushing your teeth just once isn’t enough to maintain a happy mouth. The reality is that the less you brush your teeth, the more damage you expose your gums too. Plaque, bacteria and tartar are detrimental to the health of your gums and can cause infections and bleeding.

It Improves Your Overall Health

Our medical knowledge has dramatically increased over the years and dentists, and general medical practitioners now know that there are plenty of diseases directly related to poor oral health. Poor oral health can lead to heart disease, diabetes and osteoporosis. It’s also been linked to preterm labour and low birth weight in pregnant women.

Hopefully, you’ll now understand just how important brushing twice daily is. This, in combination with annual dental check-ups, will ensure that you keep smiling and enjoy healthy teeth.

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