We used to learn this way: eat breakfast first, then brush your teeth. Nowadays, opinions differ on this, and research is being done here and there. What is the best order for preserving your teeth?
The advice is: brush twice a day.
Breakfast
Not everyone does it the same way. Some need breakfast first when they get up, while others prefer to brush their teeth right after waking up for a fresh feeling. But which is better for your teeth - brushing before or after breakfast?Toothpaste
Most dentists say: at least brush before you eat anything. But wait - brushing after breakfast is also okay, as long as you wait half an hour after eating. Breakfast often contains acidic ingredients such as fruit juice. This makes the enamel of your teeth a little weaker. If you go over it with your toothbrush after this, you can damage it. By the way, this is mainly in the toothpaste you use.The most important brush: in the evening
The reason for brushing your teeth (preferably twice a day) is to remove plaque. Plaque causes inflamed gums and cavities, and you want to prevent that as much as possible. It is very important that you brush your teeth before you go to bed. That way, you brush away all the food particles from the day. This is necessary - especially since you produce less saliva at night, allowing bacteria to have more of a go. This article was written by Bart (37). Bart is a health expert in a village in the eastern part of the country. He strongly believes that a healthy lifestyle makes a positive contribution to a healthy weight and an energetic life. He is also not averse to (a down-to-earth view of) spirituality. He regularly provides us with new insights which he also takes into his daily life with his young family.Photo: Lesly Juarez via Unsplash
