Is it better to brush your teeth after or before meals?

Brushing teeth is something that each of us does repeatedly every day. We all know the importance of teeth cleaning. Some of us may insist on brushing our teeth in the morning and evening, while some people brush their teeth after meals or before meals. So do we clearly understand whether it is better to brush our teeth before meals or after meals? Let us now understand whether it is better to brush your teeth before or after meals.

Some professional dentists believe that it is better to brush your teeth before meals. But a more scientific statement is that whether to brush your teeth before or after meals should be adjusted according to what you eat for breakfast. The reason why dentists believe it is better to brush your teeth before meals is because brushing your teeth after meals can clean the dirt more thoroughly. However, if you eat acidic foods such as fruits or juice for breakfast, you should brush your teeth before meals.

You should not brush your teeth within half an hour after consuming acidic food. This is because the acid contained in acidic food has a weakening and corrosive effect on the enamel of teeth. If you brush your teeth immediately after a meal, the friction of the toothbrush and toothpaste on the teeth may cause greater damage to the enamel, making the teeth not well protected, and thus posing a hidden danger to dental health. Therefore, if you know that you will eat acidic foods for breakfast, you should brush your teeth before the meal, or do not brush your teeth for half an hour after eating acidic foods.

Is it true that you cannot brush your teeth within half an hour after eating something acidic? What if the office workers who are busy going to work in the morning can't wait that long? Dr. Scott Frey of the United States pointed out: "Don't brush your teeth for 30 minutes after a meal, or you can use alkaline mouthwash to rinse your mouth and adjust the pH value in your mouth back to normal before brushing your teeth."

After reading the above information, we have a preliminary understanding of brushing teeth. We cannot blindly conclude whether it is better to brush our teeth after or before meals. We should adjust according to the food we eat. If you are used to eating sweets for breakfast, it is best to brush your teeth after the meal to help prevent tooth decay. If you are used to eating acidic foods for breakfast, it is best to brush your teeth before the meal or 30 minutes after the meal. I hope everyone can develop a good habit for the health of our teeth.