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Three situations when you should (really) avoid brushing your teeth
A dentist has shared the moment on her TikTok account but experts have weighed in on whether it's a good idea
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NBC’s Today spoke to experts to see if there was any truth to her claims.
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Vomiting
It all comes down to stomach acid. “You never want to brush your teeth when your mouth is very acidic, because you don’t want to brush that acid around on your teeth,” dentist Beth Caunitz tells Today. “Vomiting exposes your teeth to stomach acid, which can soften and dissolve the enamel on your teeth,” adds Diana Nguyen.
Breakfast
“You can drink water and swish with water or mouthwash to help remove food particles from your teeth and gums.”
Sugary foods
You should wait at least an hour to allow your mouth to neutralize most of the acids. The same goes for fizzy drinks. Again, drinking water is a good way to help.
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