Vortamock t1_j1w2jeu wrote on December 27, 2022 at 8:53 PM

There is no substitute for good dental hygiene. Brush after meals, use mouthwash, floss, and white stripes really do work.

StuzaTheGreat t1_j1wa502 wrote on December 27, 2022 at 9:44 PM

Brushing after meals almost always NOT recommended as the enamel is softened by acids in food and drink.

Google search shows this

heidismiles t1_j1wfbuu wrote on December 27, 2022 at 10:19 PM

"after" can still mean waiting a while and then brush.

StuzaTheGreat t1_j1wfrmp wrote on December 27, 2022 at 10:22 PM

Sure, technically you are right but don't tell me that's what was implied.

Im sure you, like me, have seen people at work brushing their teeth straight after eating lunch and THIS practice is bad (applies to breakfast, dinner etc.)

Vortamock t1_j1whkho wrote on December 27, 2022 at 10:35 PM

Yeah, I don't eat directly after eating. Not because I knew the information you shared or anything, so thanks for the info.

It's because I don't like the feel of brushing out whatever little bits of food may have been in my teeth. It feels like a waste. I like to wait a little until most of the little bits either absorb or work their way out. Usually a few hours. For example, today I ate lunch at 1 and brushed at about 3.

DaedricBoss t1_j1xuzj5 wrote on December 28, 2022 at 4:57 AM

Yeah, eating after eating almost defeats the purpose but it's usually sooo worth it.

StuzaTheGreat t1_j1whrzk wrote on December 27, 2022 at 10:36 PM

Then you need to be clearer in your First post and buy wooden tooth picks

Vortamock t1_j1wna9m wrote on December 27, 2022 at 11:15 PM

No, my post was as clear as it needed to be. If they want expert advice they should go ask a dentist. I'm just a guy with nice teeth. No toothpick needed, I use a water flosser. =)

speedmankelly t1_j1xzuvc wrote on December 28, 2022 at 5:45 AM

If anything brush before every meal, that way there’s enough time for the acids to break down so you don’t spread them around your mouth. Before breakfast, then before lunch to clean from breakfast, and then before dinner to clean from lunch. Leaves plenty of time in between. That and you start each meal with clean teeth. Just brush before bed alongside it and that’s probably the optimal way to brush.