How often you should brush your teeth, according to science

Brushing teeth twice a day is the recommended standard for maintaining oral health, according to dental experts. While one interpretation suggested that a single thorough daily cleaning might be superior to a poor attempt at twice-daily brushing, the expert clarified that the intention was to perform one very thorough cleaning per day in addition to a regular two-minute clean. Dental professionals emphasize that twice-daily brushing is crucial to prevent the development of destructive bacterial communities in the mouth. The importance of brushing twice a day is amplified at night because saliva production, which neutralizes bacterial acids, decreases during sleep. Brushing in the morning is also vital to prevent bacterial growth from becoming more harmful. Plaque, a bacterial ecosystem that forms on teeth, evolves over time. Initially, aerobic bacteria thrive, but as plaque matures, anaerobic bacteria, which produce more acids detrimental to tooth ename... download the app to read more