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What Are The Effects Of Not Brushing My Teeth?

I'm 11 years old. And it seems like I have gone into a habit of not brushing my teeth! Alot of my friends have done this too. I have had perfect teeth my whole life. For awhile I didn't really think it would do anything and now I'm really worried about my teeth! I havn't brushed in about 5 weeks.. D: how much are my teeth affected by this?
                                                                 
                                                                 
Mon, 22 Sep 2014
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Thank you for your query,

Brushing is the most economical and effective weapon we have against teeth germs.
If you do not brush your teeth, then calculus will deposit on teeth surface which will camouflage the actual condition of the teeth. This may lead to development of caries which can not be detected leading to severe damage to the teeth.
Hope you understand the importance of brushing.
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What Are The Effects Of Not Brushing My Teeth?

Thank you for your query, Brushing is the most economical and effective weapon we have against teeth germs. If you do not brush your teeth, then calculus will deposit on teeth surface which will camouflage the actual condition of the teeth. This may lead to development of caries which can not be detected leading to severe damage to the teeth. Hope you understand the importance of brushing.