The number one reason for bad breath is ineffective, insufficient or total absence of oral hygiene.
But what a lot of people don’t know is that there are many more consequences for not adequately cleaning your teeth than simple bad breath. And these consequences are much more severe. Let’s look at them.
Plaque
Your mouth is now, was when you were a baby, and will be until the day you die, the natural home to saliva, bacteria and acids. These materials constantly form on your teeth in a colorless film that is known as plaque. If this plaque is not removed it mineralizes into tartar. Another name for tartar is calculus.
Over time this plaque can cause some real problems.
Gingivitis
The first problem to surface as a result of not cleaning your teeth is inflammation of the gums. The gums become irritated and swollen as a result of the tartar build up along the gum line. They may be sore and bleed easily. This condition is known as gingivitis and it can occur within 7 days if you are not cleaning your teeth. All is not lost though; gingivitis can be quickly cured simply by effectively cleaning your teeth.
Periodontitis
But if you continue not to effectively clean your teeth; gingivitis will morph into periodontitis which involves inflammation and infection of the ligaments and bones that support the teeth. If left untreated this loss of support causes the teeth to become loose and eventually to fall out. In this case all is lost — or almost. Periodontitis is irreversible – but you can stop its progression through good oral hygiene and seeking the help of your dentist.
Tooth decay
Tooth decay or dental caries can be another outcome of plaque. The acids that are produced by plaque attack tooth enamel. The stickiness of the plaque keeps these acids in contact with your teeth and after many such attacks, the enamel can break down and cavities form.
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