We know from personal experience that this topic can sometimes lead to heated discussions even among experts. So it\u2019s all the better that we\u2019re fortunate enough to be able to simply ask Prof. Jonke for advice\u2014because if anyone knows, it\u2019s Prof. Jonke. <\/p>\n
Let\u2019s get his answer out of the way right away: \u201cIt depends on your eating habits and whether you\u2019re wearing braces (e.g., the \u2018invisible\u2019 Invisalign method<\/a> or traditional brackets).\u201d Before we explain which type of breakfast eater should brush their teeth when, here are a few tips on how to brush your teeth properly.<\/p>\n Our dental hygienists\u2019 motto is: \u201cFrom red to white\u2014at least twice a day!\u201d Whether you use an electric toothbrush (which we recommend) or a simple manual toothbrush, you should always start gently at the gum line and brush each tooth individually from red to white. If, on the other hand, you brush horizontally or toward the gums, this can lead to gum recession and enamel damage over time\u2014an unpleasant and usually painful condition. <\/p>\n Use this technique to brush all your teeth. You can then brush the chewing surfaces horizontally from front to back or in circular motions. This completes the first step toward good oral hygiene. You should also use unwaxed dental floss or interdental brushes at least once a day. <\/p>\n Brushing your teeth properly and regularly twice a day prevents plaque buildup and the associated unpleasant side effects, such as cavities, gum inflammation, discoloration, or bad breath. In addition, brushing with fluoride toothpaste strengthens tooth enamel (the protective shield of our teeth) and thus helps prevent tooth decay. <\/p>\n By gently brushing your teeth from red to white, you remove plaque and dislodge food particles from between your teeth.<\/p>\n However, if you drink or eat highly acidic foods, such as fruits or fruit juices, the tooth enamel softens slightly and, if you brush your teeth immediately afterward, can be damaged over time. It takes about 45 minutes for the saliva in your mouth to neutralize these acids\u2014after that, you can brush your teeth again without any concerns. Otherwise, the rule of thumb is: wait half an hour after every meal before brushing your teeth. <\/p>\n While this rule also applies to patients wearing braces or aligners, we still recommend brushing immediately after meals if you\u2019re unsure. <\/p>\n These three factors are crucial:<\/p>\n – Do you wear braces<\/strong> (fixed braces<\/a> or aligners<\/a>)?<\/p>\n – Do people drink fruit juice<\/strong> or eat fruit for breakfast?<\/p>\n – Do you have time to brush your teeth 30 minutes<\/strong> after breakfast?<\/p>\n In any case, here\u2019s the rule: If you brush your teeth before breakfast, you should floss or use interdental brushes afterward\u2014or at least rinse your mouth thoroughly\u2014otherwise, unsightly food particles will remain between your teeth and can damage them. This is particularly important for people who wear braces. As mentioned earlier, we therefore recommend that they brush their teeth after eating. <\/p>\n We’ll make it easy for you to decide using a decision tree:<\/strong><\/p>\n In summary, whether it\u2019s better to brush your teeth before or after breakfast depends largely on your eating habits. Hopefully, Prof. Jonke\u2019s decision tree will make the issue a little easier to understand. So the next time you find yourself in a heated debate, you can simply refer to our article. \ud83d\ude09 <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Many of our patients are plagued by the same question: Is it better to brush your teeth before or after breakfast?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5283,"featured_media":10140,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[56],"tags":[59],"class_list":["post-10134","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-braces-guide","tag-brushing-teeth"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jonke.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10134","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jonke.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jonke.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jonke.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5283"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jonke.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10134"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.jonke.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10134\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jonke.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10140"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jonke.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10134"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jonke.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10134"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jonke.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10134"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}How to Brush Your Teeth Properly<\/h3>\n
Why is brushing your teeth properly so important?<\/h3>\n
So what determines whether you should brush your teeth before or after breakfast?<\/h3>\n
Should you brush your teeth before or after breakfast?<\/h2>\n
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<\/figure>\nConclusion: Should you brush your teeth before or after breakfast?<\/h2>\n