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Is there such a thing as teeth that are too clean?
Some experts say you can brush your teeth whenever you like, while others believe it is better to stick to the standard routine: brushing in the morning and at night. The truth, however, lies somewhere in between. In fact, if you want to keep your teeth healthy and clean, you need to be careful about how you brush them.
If you have ever asked yourself "How can I take better care of my teeth?", you have probably wondered whether it is a good idea to brush them more than once. And since teeth get dirtiest most often during meals, it would seem logical to decide that brushing your teeth after eating is the best solution.
But is that really the case?
Here is what you need to know about brushing your teeth after every meal and what the best solution is if you want healthy teeth:
The problem with brushing your teeth after every meal...
According to experts, brushing your teeth after every meal cannot by itself harm the enamel. The problem arises when brushing is preceded by exposure to acid. In this case, the wear on enamel and dentin increases dramatically.
And if you think you need to stop eating acidic foods, don't. Almost every food we eat has some level of acidity. The good news is that our bodies have an incredible ability to remineralize themselves. And in your mouth, this happens thanks to saliva. However, if you brush your teeth immediately after eating, you significantly reduce your body's chances of restoring the mineral balance of your teeth on its own.
You can feel it for yourself...
If you want to convince yourself of this claim, you can do so by experimenting. Feel the surface of your teeth right after you have eaten something acidic: a piece of lemon or a salad with vinegar, for example. Try to remember how it feels. Wait a while and feel the surface of your teeth again. You will notice that it has become much smoother. This is because your body has restored the mineralization of your teeth on its own.
So, should we brush our teeth after eating?
When it comes to brushing your teeth after eating, the best strategy is to wait at least 20 minutes before brushing your teeth with a brush and toothpaste. Immediately after eating, our enamel is weakened, and the last thing we want is to damage it further by scrubbing our teeth.
Nevertheless, we can speed up the body's ability to recover after it has been exposed to an "acid attack".
Instead of brushing your teeth, simply rinse your mouth with clean water after every meal. The water will wash the acid off your teeth while not harming them the way a toothbrush would.
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