Brushing your teeth is daily and very often the result of automatisms of which dentists point out certain aspects which could prove harmful. You should follow certain rules after eating to properly protect your teeth.
Advice about brushing your teeth may vary, depending on each person’s age, teeth and possible health problems. The government website nevertheless lists a few principles, most of which are known to almost everyone, to avoid the proliferation of cavitiessuch as for example the regularity and the method. “It is recommended to brush your teeth at least twice a day, with fluoridated toothpaste. For effective cleaning, carefully carry out all brushing steps. Complete this operation by cleaning the gaps between the teeth with dental floss”can we read on ameli.fr. We also emphasize that it is important to preserve the gums using a soft-bristled toothbrush and repeating the rubbing actions in the mouth for at least two minutes.
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Other specialists, however, insist on the need to allow enough time to pass between the end of the meal, whatever it may be, before brushing your teeth. This is the case of the American Howard R. Gamble, Doctor, who spoke with the very popular newspaper New York Times to deliver its opinion and warn against certain practices which could, contrary to the desired effect, damage your teeth. According to him, it is essential to wait at least 30 minutes before performing operations.
Acidity accelerates the phenomenon of erosion
He explains it in a very simple way by detailing the process during which acid distilled into foods or even drinks attacks tooth enamel. It literally erodes it, and immediately brushing it with a toothbrush will only accentuate this erosion which can be terrible for dental hygiene. Indeed, the consequences can be dramatic: discoloration of teeth, hypersensitivity and wear/breakage in certain cases, over time. “With brushing, you can really push the acid deep into the enamel and dentin”underlines the specialist.
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Our American colleagues relayed the results of a study showing that the loss of dentin was greater in the case of tooth brushing within 20 minutes, rather than tooth brushing carried out within 30 to 60 minutes after the consumption of a soda (Diet Coke). More recently, in spring 2023, Dr Vera Tang confirmed these results for the site selftaking the example of coffee this time. It also emerged that the wine where the Juicelike the tomatoes and the very sweet foods known for their acidity, tended to encourage this erosion which it is important to guard against.
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Raise the PH in the mouth at all costs
On the website of theFrench Oral Health Unionwe understand perfectly that the acidity released by foods and drinks has a impact on the pH of the mouth, forcing it to decrease. But also that the saliva allows this level to be raised. This is why it is important to wait around thirty minutes before brushing your teeth. Furthermore, “the mineral ions contained in saliva contribute to the remineralization of enamel”we stipulate, for a more concrete way.
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But it is sometimes impossible to wait that long, especially during the lunch break before making appointments for example, or any other activity which does not allow you to return to the bathroom afterwards. Thus, Dr. Nevers suggests in this case to quickly rinse your mouth with clean water to increase the PH level or even to chew gumwithout sugar that goes without saying…
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