Nighttime dental care is critical

Dr. Harold Katz writes in Therabreath :

Everyone has their own unique bed time rituals. Some people like to read a book before heading off to sleep, while others tend to pay more attention to their hygiene habits. Taking a shower or applying anti-aging skin treatments are a popular part of many pre-sleep routines. However, the one thing that people occasionally skip that is the most vital is brushing, flossing and rinsing with mouthwash.

There is nothing glamorous about oral health. It is something that many of us don't even think about until we have a problem. However, letting your mouth's condition deteriorate can cause many complications and make it difficult to avoid future problems.

The first complication that many people who avoid taking care of their teeth will encounter is bad breath. As we eat throughout the day, food particles accumulate on the surfaces of our mouths and in between our teeth. If these are not removed, bacteria may grow in and around them. While some of these microbes are relatively harmless, others can cause bad breath.

Additionally, if these food particles and bacteria are not removed, they can begin to eat away at dental tissue. This may lead to gingivitis, a condition in which bacteria infect and begin to break down the gums. The disease has been linked to other illnesses like arthritis and cardiovascular problems.

Despite the fact that many experts say that practicing good oral hygiene before going to bed is one of the most effective ways to avoid these problems, many people do not heed the advice. It's easy to understand why. Getting the children to bed, finishing up household tasks and preparing for the next day can all interfere with oral hygiene rituals.

However, making brushing, flossing and rinsing a greater priority may help you avoid many oral health problems, including bad breath. It may be the most effective way to reduce food particles and bacteria in your mouth that can cause gingivitis and halitosis.

If you have spent years ignoring oral health before you go to bed, the condition of your mouth may have deteriorated beyond a point that can be remedied by standard commercially available dental care products. You may benefit from TheraBreath's line of specialty germ killing products.