Brushing your teeth is essential, but few people know that brushing too often can damage enamel. Or that putting a cap on your toothbrush is actually a bad idea. There are little things we do on a daily basis that actually don’t do our dental hygiene well.
There is a great debate about whether to brush them before or after the most important meal of the day: breakfast. We investigated and decided to end this long debate once and for all.
The Best Time To Brush According To The Experts
To maintain a routine, many people set a specific time to brush their teeth every day; the most common is brushing your teeth every morning upon waking and every night before going to bed.
But should this morning brush be done before or after breakfast? Experts say that you should always brush them first.
Pros Of Brushing Your Teeth Before Breakfast
When you sleep, the bacteria in your mouth multiply. This same bacteria is responsible for plaque and that is why you always wake up with a bad taste in your mouth and bad breath.
If you brush your teeth immediately after waking up, your teeth will receive a coating of fluoride before eating, something that helps prevent this plaque and bacteria from entering the breakfast foods that you are about to eat.
Cons Of Brushing Your Teeth After Breakfast
Also, brushing your teeth for at least 30 minutes after consuming something acidic, such as toast, coffee, and orange juice, classic breakfast foods, is also not recommended.
Brushing your teeth after eating can affect tooth enamel, which is why studies suggest that it is best to brush your teeth before breakfast. So remember this when you wake up tomorrow.
Tips for those who still prefer to brush after breakfast
If brushing after eating still fits your day better, at least be sure to follow these tips so you can preserve your oral and dental health:
Wait 30 minutes to an hour after eating before brushing your teeth.
To clean your teeth and taste better in your mouth, drink a glass of water or chew sugar-free gum.
Be careful with acidic foods and drinks (bread, sweets, nuts, citrus fruits, and orange juice), and if you eat them during breakfast wait a little longer before brushing.
When do you usually brush your teeth? Let us know in the comments.
