When Do You Brush Your Teeth?
By DB
@dgobucks226 (35621)
May 13, 2019 6:54pm CST
So is there a best time to brush your teeth in the morning? Will it harm your teeth if you brush before breakfast, or should you wait until after? And why would it matter anyway as long as you brush?
Apparently the answers to all these questions is yes! When you brush your teeth does have a bearing on dental health according to Julius N. Manz, DDS, a practicing dentist and spokesperson for the American Dental Association.
Depending on just what you are eating and drinking is the key when it comes to brushing your teeth. To protect your teeth's enamel against harmful bacteria from foods or drinks, the timing of when to brush can be very important.
I used to brush my teeth right after eating breakfast but according to the American Dental Association it might be healthier to wait a bit. It really comes down to the types of foods/drinks you enjoy for breakfast. If you avoid them it doesn't matter when you brush before or after breakfast. One item which can soften your enamel is orange juice. Brushing immediately after consuming OJ can damage your teeth.
It's best to wait an hour after eating when having foods or drink with acidic content in them. Whenever you choose to brush, however, just make sure you do so twice a day for at least two minutes each time.
Now, care to discuss or comment when you are brushing. And just what are those other harmful foods anyway? Stay tuned, lol. 
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11 responses
@ShifaLk (17817)
• India
19 May 19
@dgobucks226 lol yeah... No rules. I sometimes do after taking Bed tea because I can't get up out of the bed without a tea/coffee . Especially in the winters
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@dgobucks226 (35621)
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21 May 19
@ShifaLk I see. Coffee/tea in the winter definitely helps...
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@dgobucks226 (35621)
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19 May 19
Ok. I prefer after breakfast so the food does not sit until I brush again. But there is no set rules on when to brush before or after.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
14 May 19
I don't know when is the best time to brush one's teeth but I brush before I go out in the morning and floss and brush about 30 minutes after supper in the evening. I don't eat anything in the morning or afternoon and I brush for 4 minutes.
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@dgobucks226 (35621)
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17 May 19
It seems to me you are doing all the necessary things correct for good dental health. You might be interested in these acidic foods which can damage the enamel.
They are eggs, fish, beans, citrus fruit, oranges, tomatoes, blueberries, pineapple, grapes, soda, energy drinks, processed meats. Usually high in protein items make the acidic list...
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
18 May 19
@dgobucks226 I find a good thing to do is after eating anything to rinse one's mouth with water.
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@dgobucks226 (35621)
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19 May 19
@1hopefulman I've been using Listerine as a rinse which must be working. At least my most recent checkup was a success 
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@CookieMonster46 (13454)
• United States
8 Jun 19
I brush when i get up, I never eat first, like to get rid of morning breath. I never eat right after brushing, and do brush after meals.
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@CookieMonster46 (13454)
• United States
9 Jun 19
@dgobucks226 i try, I don't like dentist visits, or dentist bills.
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@dgobucks226 (35621)
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9 Jun 19
Yes, that's a good point to rid the overnight bacteria which can cause morning breath. You have a good plan for dental health 
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@Marilynda1225 (82802)
• United States
14 May 19
I brush in the morning before consuming anything and always at night before bed. If I had the opportunity I might brush during the day depending on what I eat.
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@Marilynda1225 (82802)
• United States
18 May 19
@dgobucks226 thanks for the list. It's very helpful
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@dgobucks226 (35621)
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17 May 19
I'm very much like you although I brush after breakfast. Here are a few foods to watch out for which can soften enamel due to it's acidity eggs, fish, beans, citrus fruit, oranges, tomatoes, blueberries, pineapple, grapes, soda, energy drinks, processed meats.
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@nela13 (58667)
• Portugal
17 May 19
@dgobucks226 from your list the one I didn't know was eggs.
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@dgobucks226 (35621)
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19 May 19
@nela13 I agree. I found that one surprising myself Manuela.
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@dgobucks226 (35621)
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17 May 19
Same here. Here are some additional foods which can harm your enamel: eggs, fish, beans, citrus fruit, oranges, tomatoes, blueberries, pineapple, grapes, soda, energy drinks, processed meats. Usually high in protein items make the acidic list...
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@dgobucks226 (35621)
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17 May 19
I am the same. After breakfast and before bedtime. Sometimes on weekends I'll also brush after lunch when I'm eating at home. Thanks for responding!
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@Sojourn (13837)
• India
18 May 19
@dgobucks226 I brush before breakfast actually.
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@dgobucks226 (35621)
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17 May 19
Yes, I never knew this before. Here are some examples of other acidic foods: eggs, fish, beans, citrus fruit, oranges, tomatoes, blueberries, pineapple, grapes, soda, energy drinks, processed meats. Usually high in protein items make the acidic list...
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@RasmaSandra (79929)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
14 May 19
I brush in the morning to get the grit off and at night before I go to bed.
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@dgobucks226 (35621)
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17 May 19
The two best times to brush. If you eat any of these foods don't brush immediately after eating for they can soften and damage your enamel.
Usually acidic foods: eggs, fish, beans, citrus fruit, oranges, tomatoes, blueberries, pineapple, grapes, soda, energy drinks, processed meats. Usually high in protein items make the acidic list...
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@Lauracroud (1)
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8 Jun 19
I brush my teeth after breakfast and before bed after dinner! I always encourage it! But doesn’t it say sometimes they brushing it too much can damage it too?
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@dgobucks226 (35621)
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9 Jun 19
I believe I have heard that before. Brushing too often can wear down the enamel which protects your teeth. Also brushing to hard can damage your teeth. I think how your doing it is the right approach
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