You may have been told at home or taught in school to brush your teeth as soon as you finish a meal. Guys, don't be in a rush. Stay on your seat and spare a few minutes reading this interesting post. Who knows, the information presented might change your 'pearly whites' practice for the better.
One study has shown that brushing after after meals and drinks, especially those that are acidic can damage your teeth. Citrus foods like oranges, lemons, and grapefruits can leave acid on your teeth. Also, sugary drinks such as sodas, diet colas, and energy drinks produce acid residue on your teeth.
Acid attacks the teeth and softens the tooth enamel. Brushing too soon after consuming acidic foods could push the acid deeper and slowly wears away tooth enamel and damaging the dentin (the soft layer underneath the enamel.)
So to protect the dentin from being expose, dental practitioners suggested delaying brushing your teeth for at least 30 or 60 minutes after eating citrus and acidic beverages.
In the meantime, here are some things that can be done to get rid of acid:
• Rinse your mouth with tap water or using an antibacterial mouthwash after eating or drinking.
• Chew sugar-free gum (this encourages saliva production to neutralize the acidity.)
• To protect the tooth enamel, drink your beverages by sipping through a straw.
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ReplyDeleteThis is definitely a good reminder. I guess we should allow a few minutes for all what we ate to settle in.
ReplyDeleteI brush my teeth 10 minutes after eating I never thought that has negative effect. This is such a very informative post, really worth sharing!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is new information for me. I've always thought that the sooner we brush our teeth after eating meals is the best.
ReplyDeleteInteresting post. I had no idea that brushing right after a meal was bad. I think I'll start carrying my travel bottle of mouthwash with me in my purse and always using straws too! Thanks for the info.
ReplyDeleteThis is something new to me ! Never knew that something so widely spread as "good" would be so harmful to us in the long run
ReplyDeleteYes, I don't brush teeth after meal, I wait for 30 minutes before doing the brushing. My dentist teach me about that acidity etc... need to follow her instructions and also I informed my kids about that.
ReplyDeleteNever knew this tip before. Why do you need to wait 30 minutes? What happens to the acids in the mouth in those 30 minutes?
ReplyDeleteHey thanks for the tip! It's intriguing - to discover what we've been taught forever might not have been the correct thing to do, too... HMM.
ReplyDeleteYes I have read this one before as well and quite important information which we at time forgets. For my kids it is brushing before bedtime, so they have enough time between meals and bedtime.
ReplyDeleteYup, I heard about that. And not even rinsing your mouth after eating. You should wait at least 30 minutes before you clean your mouth.
ReplyDeleteHow interesting! I don't tend to have eaten just before I brush my teeth so not actually something I would have considered before!
ReplyDeleteI think rinsing your mouth with water is a good habit. This can keep the acids cleaned and flushed out of your mouth.
ReplyDeleteNow I know. Thanks for the information. I shall brush my teeth at least an hour after my meal.
ReplyDeleteI have found out about this back in college when I had to constant see my dentist and she mentioned this fact. Very contrary to what we have believed, noh?
ReplyDeletei always rinse my mouth with water after a meal. great simple tips
ReplyDeleteIt is definitely interesting. I for one always thought that brushing one's teeth after a meal would be beneficial.
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ReplyDeleteWow! Thanks for all these info. I didnt know we have to wait 30-60 mins before brushing after our meal
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