Don't brush your teeth immediately after meals and drinks,
especially if they were acidic. Acidic foods—citrus fruits, sports drinks,
tomatoes, soda (both diet and regular)—can soften tooth enamel "like wet
sandstone," says Howard R. Gamble, immediate past president of the Academy
of General Dentistry. Brushing your teeth at this stage can speed up
acid's effect on your enamel and erode the layer underneath. Gamble suggests
waiting 30 to 60 minutes before brushing.
source/health.com/
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