Is it normal to not brush your teeth for a couple days

okay so every once in a while i go for like a week or so without brushing my teeth, yes i know its gross but i do weird things like this occasionally and i only brush them when i am worried about bad breath in the morning for school. don't freak out and attack me with comments just give your opinion on this bad habit of mine, thanks.

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Comments ( 18 )
  • What'sMyName?

    I voted based on the title "a couple days"... Then I read "a week" and changed my mind.

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  • chp316

    come on, how hard can it be to brush your teeth? Atleast brush them once a day!!

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  • howpowa

    have you asked a dentist that question?

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  • Skipper3456

    i would do that if i could, i dont think its that gross, but i have braces, so if i did, it would be down right descusting. but you really should try to brush them. very importamt :)

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  • GhostQueen

    I feel gross after not brushing my teeth for a day, so I can't imagine not brushing them for longer than that!

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  • detroitlove81

    That is so disgusting that i actually dont even believe you. There is NO WAY that you go that amount of time unless you are in a comma. I mean, your teeth have to look like you chew rocks for a living by now. UGH. I dont even think twice a day is enough so 1 time a week...yuck. You wouldnt be leanin in to tel me nothin with that lava breath. ugh...

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  • lalaloo

    Definitely not normal. Just brush your teeth every day, it's not that hard. Even if YOU can't smell your nasty ass breath after a week, guarranteed all the people around you can, they just might not say anything at first because pointing out bad breath is not the politest thing to do. I had knew a girl who smelled terrible and most people slowly stopped hanging out with her because they didn't know how to tell her she stinks politely. Do you know how many cavities etc you must be getting? Do you know how bad of shape your teeth will be in when you're a little older? Think about it.

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  • emilydoll

    ... Ewwww

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  • Ldizzy1234

    You said it! Thats a very bad habit to get into. You should brush them everyday. Not only will you be helping yourself, but those around you as well. Chop chop!! Haha! Yeah, but seriously, brush them.

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  • AutumnSoulwise

    I just don't understand how you could go so long without brushing. All that stuff on your teeth, and in your mouth for days... I find this terribly disturbing, and horribly disgusting. It is NOT normal to do this. Lazy...

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  • MrsBailey9

    Not trying to put you down, but your teeth and gums are going to get bad, and you will be in a lot of pain and misery. Dental work is very expensive, so unless you have really good insurance, you may want to start taking better care of yourself. Bad teeth are a turn-off to some women. I don't think you want dentures at a young age, do you? Maybe you should have all of your teeth pulled and get dentures. Definitely easier to take care of, wouldn't have to worry about that bothersome, time consuming, irritating brushing.. Lol! It's all good dude, just brush your teeth after every meal and before bedtime!

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  • asura

    Disgusting!! Must be white

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    • detroitlove81

      Hell NAW....

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  • riptide31

    This is bad because of the bacteria build up in mouth. There are about 500 different species of bacteria that are present in your mouth that form biofilm (plaque) over your teeth. Not only can this lead to cavities or gingivitis but also can lead to other illness such as strep throat because the build up of certain bacterial species will then move down the throat to find more nutrients. This is definitely a concern.

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  • SUPAFRANKY

    Hey, don't let these sheep put you down. Brush them a little more often, I need to, but brushing to often can scratch the lining of your teeth and make it easier for germs to stick around. Ive been brushing "not often" for several years. I floss often and wipe my teeth with a cloth now and again and when I feel icky in my mouth I brush. But Our drinking water contains fluoride, the main ingredient in rat poison, and so does tooth paste. It has peen proven that it does less than 2% against fighting cavities, and that brushing is enough, so they put it in there, look up some of the images having to do with fluoride erosion, it's some gross stuff. Stay strong bro, You aren't hurting anyone.

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  • th33INSAN33

    Really, I hardly brush my teeth. I guess because I'm lazy. I don't know how to properly brush anyways. I don't like the toothpaste. It burns like hell. Sometimes I'll brush without toothpaste. Brushing without toothpaste has nearly the same effect.

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  • 2_damgud_4

    sometimes i don't brush for up to two weeks depending on how dirty they feel or not .. lol plus i smoke & every dentist has told me i have the strongest teeth they have ever come across & had relatively no probs .. weird stuff lol !

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  • MssMurd3r

    Asura: then u must be a greasy Negro

    This isn't normal. I can't go more than a few hours without brushing. I brush up to four times a day sometimes.

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