What are the consequences?
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Plaque will accumulate in between the teeth possibly causing cavities and most likely causing gingivitis, an infection of the gums. If the gingivitis continues to be present it will cause a bone disease called periodontitis that cause the bone that supports the teeth to disappear (like taking the foundation out from under your house). You will not necessarily feel either the gingivitis or periodontitis but it will cause bleeding and bad odor. Eventually the teeth become lose due to lack of bone support and you will need them removed. If you do go for dental cleanings you may need to go much more often (every 3 - 4 months) in order to try to minimize the damage from the gingivitis or perio. (Gingivitis is reversable, perio. is not) Also, either of these problems are bad for your body, a chronic infection your body will be trying to fix. If you are healthy that may be ok, but for those with other chronic diseases (diabetes, etc) it puts the body under added stress that isn't good.
So long story short, if you want to spend less money and time at the dentist and have fresher breath, better teeth just floss!
JAMRDH - a dental hygienist
Plaque builds up, gingivitis sets in your gums, and you get cavities and really sore gums that bleed.
you get extra plaque build up in between you teeth that can eventually change the color at the spaces, making the edges of your teeth darker or more yellowish
in between your teeth will start to decay
and this is bad because the cavity is so close to your gum line, you risk losing the tooth/teeth
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