Why is brushing your teeth before breakfast better than brushing your teeth after breakfast?
In: Biology
As soon as you eat, the pH of your saliva becomes more acidic. You want to wait about 30 minutes before brushing because it takes about that long for your mouth to become more neutral. You don’t want to brush an acidic environment into your teeth, because acid is the enemy when it comes protecting your enamel. I’m a dental hygienist…
Edit: forgot a word
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