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Brushing Teeth after Eating or Drinking Acidic Things Can Damage Them

by Robert Glisci, DDS, PC on 03/29/19

And it’s highly probable that this also applies to after whitening teeth, which also causes a temporary microscopically porous, weak enamel surface…

“Acidic foods like that morning glass of orange juice can soften tooth enamel — the hard outer shell that serves as a barrier against bacteria and makes your teeth sparkly white. Naturally, brushing your teeth soon after eating or drinking something acidic will only cause further damage.”