Brushing/Flossing/Mouth-washing: Before and/or After Breakfast? (Explain Reasoning)

[Nereyda Vuelve Por Dios]

So going with the logic of quite afew, ya brush like 4-6 times a day, depending on how man meals.

seems like overkill and not beleiveable.

 

[Master Zik]

Wake up brush teeth. Usually eat about half hour after that. Brush teeth again.

You must use a lot of toothpaste. I tried this when I was younger. Took up too much time.

 

[Diagnostic]

Don't take care of your teeth........ they'll go away

 

[waitwut]

i always brush after i eat and before i leave the house twice a day minimum.

 

[fluid hips]

Been flossing a lot more as I get older

 

[danikerhino]

So going with the logic of quite afew, ya brush like 4-6 times a day, depending on how man meals.

seems like overkill and not beleiveable.

That could wear away enamel.

My childhood dentist told me to brush before eating to get rid of the bacteria build-up at night so it doesn't go into your stomach with you breakfast.

 

[getback]

My childhood dentist told me to brush before eating to get rid of the bacteria build-up at night so it doesn't go into your stomach with you breakfast.

This is how I roll.

 

[fapmasterjr]

i can't imagine waking up and straight eating w/out brushing.....GROSS

 

[DCAllAfrican]

@Bend_The_Knee Made the most sense. Brushing before and after breakfast. I will use this method moving forward. Routine makes the MOST sense.

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[shadynine]

after. don't like toothpaste flavor mixed with food.

guess I been swallowing night bacteria for 3 decades but my stomach is still here and so are my teeth

 

[jape]

if you don't brush before breakfast, at the very least you should be rinsing your mouth out with water when you wake up

 

[dipsetgeneral]

I always brush as soon as i wake up. Before eating or drinking.

 

[finessence]

https://www.deltadental.com/grinmag/us/en/ddpa/2019/fall/lifestyle/brush-before-breakfast.html

It depends on what your breakfast looks like. If your breakfast consists of food and drinks containing lots of sugar or carbs, like sugary cereals and apple juice, brushing after a meal can help reduce bacteria in your mouth and prevent tooth decay.

But if you’re planning to eat or drink something acidic — such as grapefruit, pineapple, orange juice or even coffee — it’s better to brush before breakfast.

That’s because acid attacks your teeth after you eat, weakening your tooth enamel. It takes about 30 to 45 minutes for saliva to remineralize and restore the enamel to its previous state. Brushing too soon can damage your teeth while your enamel is temporarily weakened. Instead of brushing after breakfast, consider swishing with water to help wash away acids.

If brushing after breakfast is already your jam, wait at least a half hour after eating to prevent damage to your teeth.

The most important thing is to remember to brush every morning for two full minutes as part of your daily routine. This removes bacteria, acid and plaque that build up in your mouth overnight. Plus, it helps get rid of morning breath!

My cousins son brushed his teeth for exactly 20 SECONDS one morning. I said lil n_, 2 minutes MINIMUM!!!! I see why some people got bad breath

 

[Master Zik]

if you don't brush before breakfast, at the very least you should be rinsing your mouth out with water when you wake up

These dudes out here filling their musty mouths with food with cold in their eye still and all other dried up nastiness.

 

[gentrification]

Yall brushing and flossing after eating the booty?

 

[jaymosenvied]

Brush my teeth first thing in the morning. After I do eat I swish my mouth with water. It’s crazy how much food is still there. Floss if I have to then listerine.

 

[tay1]

 

[fluid hips]

Brush then floss to remove food particles

 

[tay1]

Apparently, dentists recommend not rinsing immediately after brushing

I’ve been doing it for like two weeks now and I notice the difference. Kinda game changing.

 

[picasso swerve]

Apparently, dentists recommend not rinsing immediately after brushing

I’ve been doing it for like two weeks now and I notice the difference. Kinda game changing.

So you just spit (pause) the paste out without rinsing and rock out or you stand there for a few minutes before rinsing? I cant imagine waiting around before rinsing.

 

[fluid hips]

Apparently, dentists recommend not rinsing immediately after brushing

I’ve been doing it for like two weeks now and I notice the difference. Kinda game changing.

Yeah. You're supposed to just spit it out. No rinsing

 

[AZwildcats]

I brush before eating breakfast , been like that since I was a kid.

 

[tay1]

So you just spit (pause) the paste out without rinsing and rock out or you stand there for a few minutes before rinsing? I cant imagine waiting around before rinsing.

I wait about 30 minutes before eating or drinking. Trust me it’s not as bad as it seems. I thought it would be difficult but it’s easy and my breath is fresher for way longer

 

[picasso swerve]

I wait about 30 minutes before eating or drinking. Trust me it’s not as bad as it seems. I thought it would be difficult but it’s easy and my breath is fresher for way longer

So dont rinse, just brush and go about your day? I never eat or drink for like an hour or two atleast after brushing my teeth anyways cause I dont wanna taste mint.

 

[tay1]

So dont rinse, just brush and go about your day? I never eat or drink for like an hour or two atleast after brushing my teeth anyways cause I dont wanna taste mint.

Pretty much. When you rinse after brushing, it minimizes the effects that the fluoride is supposed to have on the teeth.