If I don't eat breakfast, do I not need to brush my teeth?

I often get asked this by patients😎

The answer is
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NO
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Even if you haven't eaten any solids like yogurt, and you truly
only consume water, tea, or black coffee, the answer is still NO.

To begin with,
what is the true purpose of brushing your teeth?
It is

not to remove food particles stuck between your teeth.

It is to remove dental plaque.

So, what is plaque?
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It is a mass of bacteria in your mouth
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Plaque, which is bacteria,

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multiplies and grows on its own
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Even if you brush your teeth,
there will always be missed spots called "plaque."
Almost everyone has missed spots.

No matter what mouthwash you use,
it is impossible to make a human completely sterile, so a small amount of plaque will always remain.

That small amount of plaque
multiplies and grows
while you are sleeping.

Therefore, whether you eat breakfast
or not,
brushing your teeth is necessary.

By the way, this is the same even if you are feeling unwell and haven't eaten!

Creating a good environment in your mouth is
up to you yourself🦷

Please lead a
tooth-tastic healthy life!