India, June 26 -- Skipping your nightly brushing routine may not seem like a big deal. After all, if you've already brushed your teeth in the morning, it's easy to assume you've done enough and that missing one session won't make much of a difference. While the effects may not be immediately visible beyond the occasional cavity, the impact of poor oral hygiene can quietly build over time. What starts as a seemingly harmless habit could gradually contribute to bigger health concerns, making that two-minute bedtime routine more important than it appears.

Dr Kunal Sood, an anaesthesiologist and interventional pain medicine physician, is breaking down the often-overlooked consequences of poor dental hygiene. In an Instagram video shared on J...