22_What Happens If You Don’t Do Teeth Cleaning Regularly

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What Happens If You Don’t
Do Teeth Cleaning
Regularly
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You have been likely told about the
importance of teeth cleaning. It is not
just about hygiene. Brushing your
teeth regularly is not just about
maintaining good oral hygiene; it
protects your overall health too. There
are several conditions that can go
along with not cleaning your teeth.
You are risking more than just
cavities.
What happens when you do not
clean your teeth regularly? 
We use our teeth on a regular basis, so
it is expected that many things can go
wrong over time, especially if we do
not take proper care of them. Getting
your teeth cleaned regularly is
important to avoid experiencing at
least one of the following dental
problems during your lifetime:
1. Plaque buildup
According to the University of Illinois
at Chicago College of Dentistry, there
are more than 300 specific types of
bacteria living in your mouth. When
you do not regularly brush, these
bacteria will feed on food particles
and sugary debris, causing tooth
decay and plaque buildup.
Plaque can develop within less than
24 hours and if not cleaned
immediately, the bacteria in plaque
will feed on the sugars in the mouth
and thrive. Over time, it will get
thicker and heavier. If not removed
with a tooth brushing, the minerals
in the saliva will harden the soft,
sticky substance into tartar.
Plaque can spread all over your
mouth. It forms on the flat surfaces
of your teeth, where it comes in
contact regularly with your tongue.
It can also reach gingival crevices,
the small spaces between your tooth
and gum.
2. Gingivitis or gum disease 
Over time, if the plaque is not
removed through cleaning, the
bacteria in plaque also produce their
own waste products. These are acids
that can irritate the gums, causing
redness, inflammation, and bleeding.
It takes only a few days for these
symptoms to develop. This can be
considered as the early stage of gum
disease or gingivitis.
Living with such can be irritating and
uncomfortable. It does affect your
confidence, mood, and general
health.
To treat gingivitis and prevent gum
bleeding, you need to remove the
plaque and bacteria that irritate your
gums. This can be done by improving
your cleaning at home or seeing a
dentist.
3. Bad breath 
With all the nasty bacteria not being
cleaned away and feeding on the
sugars in your mouth, your breath
will likely have an unpleasant smell.
Aside from acids, the bacteria in your
mouth also releases sulphites,
contributing to bad breath.
Failing to brush can cause
accumulation of dead cells in your
tongue and attract more bacteria too!
4. Tooth loss
Actual tooth loss will likely occur
because of failing to clean and care
for your teeth long-term.
If you ignore the pain and other
health implications of not cleaning
your teeth, not to mention the
confidence issues of having poor oral
health, then teeth will come loose or
fall out sooner or later.
Teeth become loose because the
bacteria in your gums produce
enzymes that can start eating your
bones. With more bones being eaten
up, there is more room for bacteria to
grow, causing the cycle to start again
for further bone and tooth loss.
By this point, you are more likely to
see a dentist as pain, discomfort, and
possible infection might just be too
much.
Is there a link between oral and
general health? 
You might not have ever thought
about it, but did you know that
besides oral problems, poor oral
hygiene can cause more serious
systemic conditions? It appears
that a healthy mouth can help you
maintain a healthy body.
1. Diabetes 
Diabetes is a chronic condition that
affects too many people, children and
adults alike. Evidence showed an
association between gum infection
and diabetes.
Periodontal disease is quite common
among diabetics, affecting nearly 22%
of patients. They are at greater risk
because of poor blood sugar control.
As with all infections, serious gum
disease may also cause blood sugar to
rise.
2. Heart Disease 
Bacteria from the oral cavity can go
into the circulation, causing heart
problems like infective endocarditis.
The bacteria in plaques can transition
and develop on the arteries and heart
valves.
Most often than not, dentists suggest
the use of antibiotics as a preventive
measure before performing dental
procedures.
3. Cognitive Problems
A review of studies suggests a link
between chewing and blood flow to
the brain. Circulation greatly affects
the brain’s ability to function
properly. People with 20 teeth or less
are 26% more likely to develop
cognitive problems that may
eventually cause Alzheimer’s.
Keeping your mouth healthy and
teeth cleaning at home should be a
daily commitment. Aside from
brushing and flossing, your daily
teeth cleaning routine can include the
use of oral rinses or mouthwash. A
regular visit to a dentist is also highly
recommended for oral prophylaxis.
If you are looking for holistic
dentistry services to maintain healthy
teeth and gums, call our office at 
(970) 247-3303. 
We offer most dental services, from
basic preventative care and general
dentistry to specialized procedures
and complete dental reconstruction. 
Enjoy exceptional and affordable
dental care to keep those smiles
healthy, beautiful, and bright.
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