What is the importance of brushing one's teeth?

I only brush my teeth about once or twice a month at the moment. I am homeschooled, I'm a 16 year-old male, I do not have any real life friends or even acquaintances (I like it that way, don't ask). I have a job, but it doesn't require me to come into contact with other people, and I seldom ever come into contact with my family. As such, I'm not around other people often enough for them to notice or care about my lack of hygiene.





The aforementioned facts about my life are just that. About MY life. I'm not asking you to critique my lifestyle, nor am I asking you for social help. I'm asking you one thing, and only one thing - What is the importance of brushing my teeth?





You see to me, brushing my teeth just takes up a lot of time that doesn't need to be spent on it. Besides, I'm not too fond of the sensation of brushing my teeth.





I'd love to hear otherwise, but my current understanding of dental hygiene is as 'tis.

What is the importance of brushing one's teeth?
Start brushing your teeth now man. You have to do it even if you hate it keep your teeth clean and be healthy.


You should brush your teeth twice a day. Brushing your teeth helps to remove plaque which causes tooth decay and can lead to gum disease.





Always use a soft bristled toothbrush with a toothpaste that contains fluoride. Make sure that the toothbrush fits inside of your mouth so that you can easily reach all areas. When brushing, use gentle back and forth strokes, brushing all sides of the teeth. Always brush your tongue to remove any bacteria and keep your breath fresh.
Reply:It sounds like you've never been to a dentist before if you have to ask this question.


Your mouth is full of bacteria and the food that you eat can damage your teeth. Brushing your teeth cleans out the food particles in your mouth (you should also clean your tongue and the sides). If you're brushing your teeth properly, then the brushing action also massages your gums.


Aside from tooth damage, you can get gingivitis which peels back your gums and leaves more of the tooth exposed. You can also end up having your teeth fall out.


Look around the internet for stuff regarding dentistry and you'll see all the problems that you can get if you don't take care of your teeth.


Either you must fancy the idea of having no teeth by the time you're 30, or you like the idea of spending a TON of money for all of the dental work you'll need later.
Reply:For a few reasons:





1. To save yourself from a LOT of pain (you will eventually either not be able to eat or lose all your teeth)


2. To save yourself alot of money --- insurance only goes so far.


3. I'm almost willing to guarantee that you will one day have a job that will involve people--you're only 16, you will have a lot more jobs.


4. If you ever want a girlfriend (or boyfriend, whatever)


5. And if none of that convinces you, consider that by not brushing your teeth, you are letting a ton of bacteria enter your blood stream, people have gotten heart problems and health problems from not brushing their teeth.





Anyways, you will learn on your own eventually and will have regrets, but it's your own life.



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