You wake up, brush your teeth and get on with your day. Hours later, you eat, drink, snack and go about your usual activities. Then, before going to bed, you brush again.
It
may seem like a routine you follow simply because you have been told to do so.
But brushing your teeth twice a day serves important purposes, and skipping one
of those sessions can give bacteria and plaque more time to affect your teeth
and gums.
The morning and night routines also have different benefits. While
morning brushing helps clear the buildup that develops while you sleep,
brushing before bed removes what has accumulated during the day. So, why
exactly is brushing twice a day recommended?
In this article, Tribune Online highlights five reasons why the habit matters for


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