Do you brush your teeth before or after breakfast?

[2ATMsYouSteppinOrWhat]

After before you leave the house. I'll brush with just water to get the gunk out my mouth before I eat though.

^^^

 

[MischievousMonkey]

After

Before just makes no sense

 

[7th Letter Specialist]

Before. Who eats their breakfast with stank mouth?

If you brushing after breakfast because you tryna get food out your mouth, do yall also brush again after every meal

You don’t brush before bed? Oh, nvm. After, huh?

Brush after every meal? I’ll probably floss and throw a mint in, but I’m not using restaurant water to brush my teeth w/.

 

[2ATMsYouSteppinOrWhat]

You don’t brush before bed? Oh, nvm. After, huh?

Brush after every meal? I’ll probably floss and throw a mint in, but I’m not using restaurant water to brush my teeth w/.

You use mints to clean your grill

 

[Starburst]

After…unless my shiit on humm, or I can “taste” the stank

What kind of stank are you tasting?

 

[Primetime21]

The debate about whether to brush your teeth before or after breakfast is common, and dental professionals generally lean toward brushing before breakfast as the better option. Here's a breakdown of the consensus and rationale:

Brushing before Breakfast – Recommended by Most Dentists​

Benefits:

Protects enamel: Overnight, your mouth becomes more acidic. Brushing before breakfast helps protect enamel from acidic foods (like fruit or juice).

• Removes plaque: You clear away plaque and bacteria that built up while you slept—important before you eat.
• Promotes healthy saliva: Brushing stimulates saliva production, which helps break down food and neutralize acids during breakfast.

Downsides:

• Some people dislike the taste of breakfast after toothpaste—but this is only a minor, temporary issue.
  

  Brushing AFTER Breakfast – Risky Without Waiting​

  
  If you do brush after eating, dentists recommend waiting at least 30 minutes.
  Why?
  
  • Acid erosion risk: Foods like fruit, juice, or coffee temporarily soften enamel. Brushing immediately can damage this weakened surface.
  • Higher risk of enamel wear: Long-term, this habit can contribute to tooth sensitivity or decay.
    

    Bottom Line – Dental Consensus:​

    
    

    Brush before breakfast for best protection and long-term oral health.
    If you brush after, wait 30 minutes to avoid damaging softened enamel.

 

[hashmander]

before.

Brushing before or after breakfast

Experts weighed in on whether to brush teeth before or after eating breakfast.

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[acri1]

I don't even eat breakfast most of the time, but I brush pretty much first thing in the morning.

 

[7th Letter Specialist]

…

 

[Mirin4rmfar]

In a relationship, before

when single, after lol

 

[UnQuantized]

Swish mouthwash, scrape tongue and brush without toothpaste before then brush with toothpaste, scrape tongue and floss after breakfast

 

[7th Letter Specialist]

During

 

[Saint1]

During

shut up

 

[Shadow King]

You don’t brush before bed?

This doesn't matter after sleeping.

 

[Rn.]

brush after every meal

yall nighas do not listen