Why should we brush our teeth before breakfast?

Why should we brush our teeth before breakfast?

Brushing your teeth in the morning is important because it resets your mouth ready for the foods of the day and removes the bacteria that grows in your mouth overnight. This bacteria causes morning breath and turns sugar into acid (that's why sugar is bad for your teeth).

Should you brush your teeth before or after breakfast NHS?

In addition to brushing before bed you should brush your teeth at one other time during the day. Brushing your teeth after breakfast removes any residual food and plaque allowing you to start the day feeling fresh and clean. When it comes to brushing your teeth remember twice a day for 2 minutes at a time.May 20, 2020