India, Oct. 25 -- Do you brush your teeth before bed? Brushing your teeth twice a day - once after you wake up and again before you sleep - is the foundation of oral hygiene. Often, many people skip brushing their teeth, claiming they are too tired or it just slipped their mind. However, skipping it every night could cost your health and increase your risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Dr Kunal Sood, a double-board-certified MD and general physician, in an October 10 Instagram post, highlighted that research suggests skipping it might do more than just risk cavities; it could also affect your heart health.

According to Dr Sood, a June 2023 study shows that not brushing your teeth before sleep increases your risk of cardiovascular disease....