A dentist has shared a common toothbrush mistake which people often make in the morning. Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time.
More info Many of us brush our teeth twice a day for two minutes, as recommended by dentists across the globe. However, many don't realise that the timing of your brushing can also significantly impact your oral health. Dr Vikas Prinja, who is known to his 264,000 TikTok followers as @thelondondentist , shed light on why it might not be the best idea to wait until after breakfast to give your teeth a quick clean.
Despite seeming like the perfect time, it could actually be doing more harm than good, reports the Mirror. The dental surgeon warned: "If you're not brushing your teeth before breakfast then you could be ruining your teeth. When you go to sleep, the amount of saliva that your body produces drops and saliva is what protects your teeth against bacteria.
"That means the bacteria in your mouth have an absolute field day and they multiply overnight. If you eat in the morning before you brush your teeth, you're also feeding that bacteria and they poo out acid which is what causes tooth decay. "You guessed it, if you brush straight after you're rubbing those acids into the teeth causing tooth wear which leads to sensitivity and thinner, yellower teeth.
" Initially, tooth decay might not show any symptoms but if it worsens, it can lead to issues such as toot.