Do I need to Brush my teeth if I don't consume any sugar or Processed food?

[sholomar]

I use an electric toothbrush with bluetooth connectivity that idiot proofs the whole process. It beeps every 30 seconds, beeps when the 2 minutes is done. I use "Plackers twin line" floss. Then I visit the dentist every 6 months and they say I have great gums and teeth for my age

I'd rather not have receding gums and have to use dentures when I get older. You do you, bro.   If I eat meat, it will get in between my teeth and start to smell like rotting meat after a day or three. I certainly wouldn't not brush personally just because I was zero carb.

Edited September 11, 2023 by sholomar

[Princess Arabia]

9 minutes ago, Yimpa said:

According to science and dental professionals, yes.

According to my smelly breath and plaque build-up, yes.

[D2sage]

Brushing is not sufficient. 

floss or risk your breath smelling like expired shrimp. 

Edited September 11, 2023 by D2sage

[Yimpa]

Tongue cleaning also helps with bad breath. I recommend Dr. Tung’s Stainless Steel Tongue Cleaner

[FourCrossedWands]

You can clean your mouth and teeth with just coconut oil. It attracts bacteria and whitens teeth. But you will have to do it for a very long time like 20 minutes every day. Brushing teeth is much faster and cheaper.

[Princess Arabia]

1 hour ago, FourCrossedWands said:

You can clean your mouth and teeth with just coconut oil. It attracts bacteria and whitens teeth. But you will have to do it for a very long time like 20 minutes every day. Brushing teeth is much faster and cheaper.

You're speaking about Oil Pulling (I believe, as I don't know), but Oil Pulling is when you put some kind of oil as in Coconut, Olive or Sesame can also be used, but Coconut is highly suggested, in your mouth and swoosh it around for 5-20minutes then spit out. I've done it with coconut oil, and I do see the difference. But I still brush my teeth afterwards as it's not a substitute for brushing.

Please don't brush your teeth for 20 minutes at a time every day as this amount of time will surely erode your enamel quickly and is way too aggressive on the teeth. 2 minutes or so is enough.

Coconut Oil can whiten teeth, yes, so does, turmeric, basil, strawberries and the use of baking soda sparingly, amongst other things found in nature, but you don't want to use baking soda everyday as it is very abrasive.

[LoneWonderer]

Thank you all for your replies. I have bought a toothbrush and I'm brushing for about minute after every meal. With time I shall increase this. ?

[something_else]

Your teeth evolved when the average age of a primate was like 30-40.

It seems reasonable that they would not really be designed to last much longer than that without specific care, even if you don't eat much sugar or acidic foods.

[Rigel]

Don’t you love brushing your teeth? What are you trying to accomplish by skipping that? I don’t get it.

edit: oh I see you started brushing them. Good for you?

Edited September 15, 2023 by Rigel

[The0Self]

You brush twice a day and floss once a day even if you’re fasting. Rain or fucking shine.

Edited September 16, 2023 by The0Self

[LoneWonderer]

@The0Self thanks, for now I'm brushing without any toothpaste to get into the habit for at least 2-3 months. 

[Yimpa]

Best to trip while high.