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Re:How the sugar industry shaped key government research abo... by 8bitpony on Saturday March 14, 2015 @04:33AM (#9201946)
My dentist has advised me not to brush after a sugary meal or drink for at least an hour, otherwise you are effectively brushing the sugar into your teeth. Perhaps this also applies (but with a lesser timeframe) for meals that aren't so sugary.
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Re:How the sugar industry shaped key government research abo... by nilkn on Saturday March 14, 2015 @06:57PM (#9204549)
It's more that your enamel is weakened temporarily by acids (which get produced by bacteria in your mouth as a side effect of their consuming the sugar). It is true that you shouldn't brush immediately after a meal -- waiting 30 minutes to an hour is a good practice.
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