I had no toothpaste so had to brush my teeth without tonight just toothbrush, how bad is this?

It's no problem: The physical act of brushing is what removes plaque from the teeth. The toothpaste is used for the benefit of the fluoride or other active ingredients.

No Problem: The brush does all the work, the toothpaste helps, of course, but the brush alone every so often is fine. The advantage of the toothpaste is the fluoride and it tends to loosen up the plaque and debris (acts as a surfactant), , plus it usually tastes pretty good. Not to worry. Good Luck.

It is ok.: You sound very conscientious about your oral hygiene. Just the agitation of the toothbrush will be helpful. You can always buy more toothpaste tomorrow. Keep up the good work.

Fine: Disrupting plaque is the goal. Fluoridated toothpaste is helpful but good plaque control even without toothpaste is helpful

You'll be fine: One night without toothpaste will not result in any problems.

Not a big deal: Agree with all the above answers. Brushing does not remove bacteria between the teeth. Flossing is a critical adjunct to oral hygiene.

OK: It's the brushing that actually cleans your teeth. Toothpaste contains a very mild abrasive, fluoride, and flavoring. Missing a night won't do any harm. Additionally, use a pea-sized portion of toothpaste, no more, when you brush.

Not a problem: It's not bad at all. What you are doing is breaking up the bacterial colonies so they have to spend more energy recreating the colonies and not metabolizing food and creating an acid attack on your enamel. Toothpaste just makes brushing more effective.

Toothbrush: is a good tool in removing remaining good debris inside the mouth. Toothpaste helps by working like a detergent in getting rid of food particles along with the floss (the works best in between the teeth). Brushing without toothpaste is better than not brushing at all. It's always better to practice proper oral hygiene and regular dental visit.

Not Bad: Mechanical plaque removal is very important. You did fine

No problem: Brushing your teeth with just a toothbrush is fine. You have removed the plaque. Hopefully you had some floss and used this too. Much of toothpaste cosmetic, flavor and abrasives so what you did is great. In fact sometimes I will recommend brushing without toothpaste to some of my patients.

No Problem: As long as you brush well for 2 minutes -The most important thing is doing it not the toothpaste

Not ideal but ok :): The tooth brushing technique and event itself is more important than the paste. Just grab some tomorrow and get back in the saddle :).

No need to panic: the brush physically remoces plaque and disturbs a thin layer of what we call biofilm on the tooth and gum where bacteria live....of course with toothpaste is much more beneficial but if youve missed a single occassion this wont be a big problem.. i suggest stocking up extra emergency toothpaste

Not at all: The paste is just for the flavor and additional Fl. It does have a minor detergent but you can do just as well with just a brush. You could use some baking soda too

No harm.: This is very common. The benefit is that you are brushing and mechanically removing the plaque biofilm and food debris.