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When i had an anxiety (i treated it), sometimes i would wake up at 5-6 pm and not even get up from bed. on those kind of days, i think i sometimes forgot to brush my teeth. is now my mouth more dominated by bad bacterias than a normal persons mouth?

Q: when i had an anxiety (i treated it), sometimes i would wake up at 5-6 pm and not even get up from bed. on those kind of days, i think i sometimes forgot to brush my teeth. is now my mouth more dominated by bad bacterias than a normal persons mouth?

: I'm not sure about your status, but mouth and dental hygiene are very important for oral &amp; dental health.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

I'm not sure about your status, but mouth and dental hygiene are very important for oral & dental health.

Dr Davantzis agreed

Answered 1/8/2022

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

You've asked so many questions regarding oral bacteria. Relax. Keep a good oral hygiene regiment and stop worrying. You are a normal person.

Answered 1/8/2022

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A member asked:

When i had an anxiety (i treated it), sometimes i would wake up at 5-6 pm and not even get up from bed. on those kind of days, i think i sometimes forgot to brush my teeth. is now my mouth more dominated by bad bacterias than a normal persons mouth?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Davantzis agreed

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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