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Do You Brush Your Teeth Straight after Eating ? Reasons Why You Shouldn't

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You would think if you brush your teeth immediately after eating you would be cleaning your teeth and mouth and keep your breath smelling good

But it can actually do your teeth more harm than good

I didn't know this but as you are eating, and just after, the enamel of your teeth softens temporarily , especially with foods high in acids

So any brushing within approximately 30 minutes or so of consuming food can damage the soft enamel with the acids in the food

It is recommended you wait 30 minutes or more before brushing so your saliva can neutralise any acid in the mouth

Also brush your teeth before breakfast to remove overnight bacteria and plaque rather than after eating

I assume the same goes for eating at night , avoid brushing straight after eating

Of course, if your teeth are like the stars, and come out at night , you don't need to worry , as you can leave them soaking at leisure

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telmel
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Lynibis

No I don't as I think I heard about it on daytime tv quite a while ago. I have my last meal fairly late (stops me snacking after) and then brush before bed 2 or 3 hours later.

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telmel

Lynibis That seems to be the correct method L , i do the same myself

I do dip my toothbrush in some bicarbonate of soda though before brushing, it seems to keep the teeth white

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JLouM

I just do it when I have the time but not immediately after. I only have half amount of my teeth left anyway. Soon be like the stars!! 🤣

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telmel

JLouM I have lost one or two at the back J, not surprising as i used to crack walnuts with them when younger, me and my brother stupidly used to compete against each other 😬

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Leannexxx

I've had a good few teeth taken out for brace's and one I broke on salt and vinegar peanuts

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telmel

Leannexxx For braces is understandable L , for the peanuts sounds painful

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Leannexxx

telmel lol it wasn't that bad to be honest they did a filling but after some years it came out so they said it needed to be taken lol

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telmel

Leannexxx I love nuts, especially peanuts, but i will be watching i don't get the salt and vinegar flavoured 😀

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Pjran

I’ve been brushing my teeth before breakfast for years. Also don’t rinse so the fluoride carries on working.

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telmel

Pjran I do that p, but don't swallow the plaque, it is not good for you apparently

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Pjran

telmel of course not, just spit out but do not rinse with water.

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telmel

Pjran exactly

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SilverSurfer

Who actually does that?

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hspexy

Yes I’m aware of that. Having a rinse with water is fine, but no brushing as it’s too abrasive. You’ve got to let the saliva do its job

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janphoenix51

No I eat then brush my teeth later..

Have juice so don't want the acid so less it til when I get ready

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eyeballkerry

I only read this recently due to fact I drink green and lemon tea and they recommend you wait before brushing your teeth after having drunk this.

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HEDGEHOGS

Yes I had heard that, i've always cleaned my teeth as soon as I get up and just before going to bed.

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