Why is it important to brush your teeth before bed anyway?
Most of us have been there—exhausted after a long day, staring at the bathroom sink and wondering why is it important to brush your teeth before bed when all you want to do is collapse into your pillows. It's tempting to think that skipping it just once won't hurt, but your mouth is actually a pretty busy place while you're asleep, and not in a good way. If you leave the day's leftovers on your teeth overnight, you're essentially giving a 24/7 buffet to the bacteria that live in your mouth. ...