Okay, so today I’m gonna talk about something we all do – or at least, I hope we all do – brushing our teeth before bed. Now, I know it sounds like such a basic thing, but I actually did a little experiment on myself to see if it really makes a difference. And let me tell you, it was quite the experience.
I started by, well, not brushing my teeth before bed for a week. Yeah, I know, it sounds gross, and trust me, it felt gross. I did all my usual stuff, you know, eating dinner, watching some TV, maybe snacking a bit (don’t judge), and then just hit the sack without even thinking about my teeth.
- Day 1: Felt weird going to bed without that minty freshness, but I slept okay.
- Day 2: My mouth felt kinda fuzzy when I woke up. Not a great feeling.
- Day 3: I started noticing a weird taste in my mouth, even after eating breakfast.
- Days 4-6: It just got worse. I felt like I had a constant bad breath situation, and I was super self-conscious about it.
- Day 7: I couldn’t take it anymore. The gunk build-up was evident and I felt a desperate need to brush my teeth.
After that lovely week, I switched gears and started brushing religiously every night. I invested in a good quality toothbrush and some fancy toothpaste with all the bells and whistles. I even started flossing, which, let me tell you, is a whole other adventure.
Here’s what happened when I did brush before bed:
- Day 1: My mouth felt amazing! That clean feeling was back, and I slept like a baby.
- Day 2: Woke up with a much fresher feeling in my mouth. It was like night and day compared to the previous week.
- Day 3: I noticed that my morning breath was way less intense.
- Days 4-7: My teeth felt smoother, and I was pretty sure they looked a bit whiter too. I was just generally more confident about my oral hygiene.
The Verdict
So, based on my very scientific, very personal experiment, I can say that brushing your teeth before bed is definitely worth it. Not only does it make your mouth feel cleaner and fresher, but it also seems to improve your overall oral health. Plus, it’s just a nice little ritual to wind down before sleep.
I tried to continue not brushing at night for one more week, just to make sure the result was not occasional. However, I really failed to do it this time, because I had already sensed how bad it was for my teeth and it is not worth it at all.
Trust me, your teeth (and anyone who gets close to you) will thank you for it. So, take it from a guy who went through the trenches of bad breath and fuzzy teeth – brush before bed, people! It’s a game-changer.
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