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Why do people brush their teeth first thing in the morning? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by zephyr@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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The way I'm used to it is: 1. Wake up 2. Breakfast 3. Brush teeth.

Having it as 1, 3, 2 doesn't make sense for me.

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[-] Slotos@feddit.nl 1 points 1 year ago

The article doesn’t back up your statement.

What it does say is that:

brushing teeth regularly is important
brushing teeth when enamel is weakened by acidity is destructive
breakfasts foods tend to be acidic (well, acidity raises after a meal in general)

And with this it reaches the conclusion that brushing your teeth before breakfast is safer than brushing right afterwards, and is more likely to become a routine than if you wait 30-60 minutes after your first meal. It even ends up with:

Brushing in the morning, whenever you’re able to do it, is still better than skipping brushing your teeth at all.

And if you’re from a country where visiting a dentist is affordable, you have probably heard an additional advice - visit a dentist for a checkup and a professional cleaning at least twice a year.

[-] Moghul@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

brushing teeth when enamel is weakened by acidity is destructive

breakfasts foods tend to be acidic (well, acidity raises after a meal in general)

And with this it reaches the conclusion that brushing your teeth before breakfast is safer than brushing right afterwards

This is what my point is. What are you arguing?

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