What happens if you do not brush your teeth for a year – level 2

What happens if you do not brush your teeth for a year

09-11-2026 07:00

Your mouth needs daily cleaning to stay healthy. If you stop brushing and flossing, bad bacteria grow very fast.

In just a few days, sticky plaque covers your teeth, and your gums bleed and swell. This early stage is called gingivitis. After a month,  the bacteria break down tooth enamel and form cavities. If you ignore your teeth for a year, the infection gets much worse. Your gums pull away, the bone holding your teeth shrinks, and your teeth can fall out. Even worse, bad bacteria can get into your blood and cause serious health problems in your heart, kidneys, and brain.

Brushing twice a day stops these dangerous bugs and protects your whole body.

Difficult words: floss (to use a soft thread to clean between the teeth), plaque (a sticky film of bacteria on teeth), enamel (the top layer of a tooth), cavity (a hole in a tooth).

You can watch the original video in the Level 3 section.

What can happen to your gums and teeth if you ignore them for a year?

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