Unique Facts #NightBrushing that Rarely People Know

Kapanlagi.com - Tiring activities throughout the day sometimes make us want to quickly go to bed. In a rush to lie down, we just realized that we haven't brushed our teeth. Instead of going to the bathroom, laziness strikes and we end up entertaining ourselves.

It is not uncommon to follow such thoughts, "Ah, occasionally not brushing our teeth before bed may not affect oral health." But according to the klikdokter website, the best time to brush our teeth is actually before bed at night. Let's find out more facts about #NightBrushing below.

1. Just Rinsing is Not Enough

Admit it, who is used to brushing their teeth after taking a shower in the evening and rinsing before bed. Who would have thought that this practice is not effective in maintaining dental hygiene, because food residue is still left in between the teeth. Especially if you have a habit of eating or snacking before bed, forgetting to brush your teeth before bed will make bacteria multiply quickly and make your teeth vulnerable to damage.

2. Bacteria More Active at Night

In fact, the bacteria in the mouth never rest. Even the klikdokter website states that bacteria become more active at night due to a drastic reduction in saliva production during sleep. Saliva itself contains antibacterial properties that can fight against the bacteria that cause tooth decay. If you don't have time to brush your teeth at night, the bacteria will automatically find a lot of leftover food and quickly multiply in the mouth.

3. Dental Calculus Prone to Form

Finding a yellowish or brownish layer on the gum line that is difficult to remove? That's called dental calculus.

Formed from hardened plaque, leftover food between teeth is once again blamed as the cause. If left untreated, plaque will turn into dental calculus, which can damage tooth enamel. In addition, dental calculus also triggers inflammation in the gums, characterized by swelling, pain when touched, and bleeding.

4. Bad Breath Problems

Here is the immediate consequence when you forget to brush your teeth at night. The morning breath is caused by the presence of anaerobic bacteria, which cannot survive without oxygen. These bacteria digest leftover food particles stuck between the teeth and produce unpleasant-smelling gas that makes you feel less confident.

5. The Right Time to Brush Teeth

According to klikdokter website, the best time to brush your teeth is twice a day, in the morning after breakfast and at night before bed. Not only does it maintain oral freshness, but the active ingredients in toothpaste also protect dental and gum health. As a result, the possibility of cavities and other dental problems can be reduced.

Proper and regular toothbrushing habits have a positive impact on dental health. It not only affects overall body health but also maintains children's learning abilities and fosters confidence in every family member.

Well, in commemoration of World Oral Health Day on March 20th, Pepsodent Cavity Preventer, which comes in special packaging, invites Indonesian people to participate in the #NightBrushing campaign as part of the #SmileHero program by Pepsodent.

Let's remind our families about the importance of maintaining dental and oral health by joining the Night Brushing Hour. It will be held on March 20th at 19:30 WIB simultaneously. Don't forget to upload a photo of your ready-to-brush teeth at night and find out more information here.

(adv/eth/tmi)