Why shouldn’t you brush your teeth after breakfast?

Brushing is one of the most important steps in oral hygiene. However, the wrong oral hygiene time can make the teeth no longer strong. Many people have a habit of brushing their teeth after breakfast to help freshen their breath to start the day, but in fact, this is a wrong habit.

Can damage tooth enamel

Brushing your teeth after eating can help fight bacteria and protect tooth enamel from damage, however, in some cases, the opposite will happen.

When you eat or drink acidic foods (eg orange juice, grapefruit, lemon, etc.), brushing immediately afterwards can weaken your enamel. This is because the citric acid in these foods has the ability to temporarily soften tooth enamel. Therefore, it is best to brush your teeth as soon as you wake up, have breakfast and start your day to avoid wasting time.

Can make teeth yellow

Brushing right after eating causes enamel to be affected, which is not only harmful to health but also lacks aesthetics. One of the most visible harms is that your teeth will become more yellow.

May make teeth weaker and more sensitive

If you’ve ever experienced a sudden sharp pain when eating hot or cold food, this could be a sign that your teeth are too sensitive. Tooth sensitivity can happen for many different reasons, one of which is because the teeth are too weak. Brushing your teeth right after eating can increase tooth sensitivity. Therefore, it is better to prevent this toothache factor by brushing your teeth before eating.

Brushing teeth before breakfast helps to eat more delicious

Brushing your teeth right after waking up not only makes you feel more refreshed, but it also helps you to produce more saliva. Saliva contains antibacterial substances, which make it easier to break down food and naturally kill harmful bacteria that cause tooth decay.

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