{"id":794,"date":"2017-12-08T17:39:21","date_gmt":"2017-12-08T17:39:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/?p=794"},"modified":"2018-01-08T17:41:25","modified_gmt":"2018-01-08T17:41:25","slug":"your-dentist-in-waco-explains-brushing-before-bed-essential","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/your-dentist-in-waco-explains-brushing-before-bed-essential\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Dentist in Waco Explains Why Brushing Before Bed is Essential"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"AWe\u2019ve all been there. You\u2019ve just finished a long day of work and sat on 35E for over an hour to get home. You run some errands, eat some dinner, spend some time with the loved ones, and hit your head to the pillow hard. Then your eyes pop pen. Those starchy chips you just ate are not going to do any favors for your teeth.<\/p>\n

According to your dentist in Waco, failing to brush twice a day can do significant damage to your teeth. To learn the importance of having a twice-a-day regimen, take a closer read.<\/p>\n

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What Happens When You Don\u2019t Brush<\/h2>\n

The ADA recommends you brush your teeth twice a day because food you consumed throughout the day will remain, which encourages the growth of bacterial. As it collects in your mouth, it transforms into plaque and eventually its hardened form, tartar.<\/p>\n

Without removing this plaque, it will eventually lead to cavities and gum disease. As you go through your day, run your tongue along your gum line. If you feel something sticky or fuzzy, you\u2019ll know when there\u2019s plaque remaining on your teeth.<\/p>\n

Why Not Brushing Before Bed is Even Worse<\/h2>\n

As that plaque remains, it will begin attacking your teeth. The longer this plaque is on your teeth, the more likely it turns into tartar, making it far more difficult to remove. Since you aren\u2019t consuming any liquids while you sleep, it causes your mouth to dry out, making it easier for bacteria to multiply.<\/p>\n

Antibacterial saliva that normally flows during the day doesn\u2019t occur at night, so you\u2019re leaving yourself more vulnerable to cavity-causing agents and gum disease. This can lead to inflammation and bleeding in your gums if left untreated.<\/p>\n

Additional Brushing Tips in the Evening<\/h2>\n

Technically, it\u2019s not mandatory to brush right before you sleep. The reason most dentists recommend brushing in the morning and before bed is to help patients build a habit (i.e. you can\u2019t fall asleep without having a clean mouth.) This is especially true to reduce the so-called dragon breath your loved ones may have told you about. Furthermore, consider the following tips when brushing your teeth in the evening:<\/p>\n