India, Oct. 10 -- The late-night lethargy hits post-dinner, and all you think about is how quickly you can hit the sack and call it a day. But forgetting to brush at night may have serious health repercussions. The most common one that comes to mind is cavity, but the consequences can extend to life-threatening health issues as well.

Dr Kunal Sood, an anesthesiology and interventional pain medicine physician, shared in a post on Instagram on October 10 that indeed skipping brushing at night is more harmful than you think.

In the video, Dr Sood reacted to a clip of a content creator sharing that 'If you don't brush your teeth before sleep, you are at a higher risk of cardiovascular disease.' The physician agreed that oral hygiene is esse...