How long can you go without brushing your teeth before getting cavities/carries?!


Question:

How long can you go without brushing your teeth before getting cavities/carries?

or anything else? gingavitis maybe? plaque?

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2 weeks ago
no dumb answers... I'm not saying that I actually did it or am doing it


Answers:

It takes soft white sticky bacterial plaque 12 hours to harden into crusty tartar.

Crusty tartar cannot be removed by brushing-- Only a dentist or hygienist can scrape it off for you.

If you have tartar on your teeth, you are at risk for getting caries and gum disease, because that stuff just sits on your teeth and attack your enamel and gums all day.

Prevention is all about getting rid of the plaque before it has a chance to turn into crusty tartar. That means brushing thoroughly before bed and after each meal.


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