Don't brush your teeth before sleeping? Doctor explains why skipping brushing may do more harm than just risk cavities

Dr Saurabh Sethi, a gastroenterologist, in a March 24 video on his Instagram account, Doctor Sethi, shared how brushing your teeth can help your overall health. He asked, “Do you brush your teeth before bed?” Dr Sethi then went on to explain how ‘research suggests that skipping it might do more than just risk cavities – it could also affect your heart health’. Share this with your family and friends to spread awareness.” In the video, Dr Saurabh Sethi explained how brushing your teeth before sleep regularly can have a significant impact on your heart health and that poor oral hygiene is linked to a higher risk of heart disease and heart failure. Dr Saurabh Sethi further said, “Studies show that people who brush their teeth regularly along with getting dental cleanings tend to have healthier hearts and a lower risk of heart diseases. So, keeping up with your oral hygiene is one of the easiest ways to keep your heart healthy.” By incorporating brushing every night into your daily routine, you can help safeguard your heart from fatal diseases and even heart failure, accoring to Dr Saurabh Sethi.