Can you get by with no cavities with brushing only once a day?

Question

I brush twice a day but sometimes I forget,

Answer 1

It totally depends on the person. I brush once a day, or maybe twice some days, and NEVER EVER floss, and I've never had a cavity.

Answer 2

You must at least floss if you are only going to brush once a day. Some people get by because they have good make up in thier saliva. My husband is 32 and doesnt have 1 filling he only brushes once a day but he has good saliva. This is mother natures natural defence against decay. (Im not saying your saliva is good but it could be)

Answer 3

if you have strong teeth you wont get cavities with one brush but if you have had cavities before twice a day is better

Answer 4

probably but it depends on your teeth. Some people are just more prone to cavities no matter how much they brush and if you're one of those people, brushing less isn't going to help you.

Answer 5

I brush only at night and never have any cavities

Answer 6

depends on your teeth. therorecitly you should brush after every time your eat or drink anthing except water. its important to clean your teeth in the morning cuz the bacteria are very busy at night with no saliva moving around, and before bed to not give the bacterial something to work on.

Answer 7

I'm 39 years old only brush once a day and never floss and have only had one filling in my life time.

So yes it is possible!

Answer 8

Chewing gum after you eat and eating foods like apples will help clean your teeth and promote the acids needed to break down food. So, yes.

Answer 9

you really need to brush twice a day AND FLOSS. i know this sounds trite but my mother's a dental hygienist so i really know.

Answer 10

you can do that but youre breath will stink especially when you brush at night then not in the morning... morning breath is so growse... *barf*