Don't Brush Your Teeth After Eating!?!

[@DrGregAsatrian]

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[@goldmouth100]

CAN YOU PLEASE MAKE A VIDEO ABOUT GETTING BRACES WITH CROWNS ON YOUR FRONT TEETH. I HAVE 6 ACRYLIC CROWNS AND NEED BRACES. PLEASE HELP..I DM YOU ON INSTAGRAM A COUPLE WEEKS AGO ALSO♡♡..THANK YOU SO MUCH..ANY ADVICE IS APPRECIATED♡♡♡♡

[@stephenoclarke8703]

Dr Greg is it possible to use too strong a setting on my waterpik? I have been told by my Ortho i have really thin gums which worries me. Is there anything I can do to thicken my gums?

[@axlmle1745]

Can you please explain why is a gum laser procedure need in braces after removing a tooth

[@tungyulee7575]

Axl Mle you mean LLLT ?(low level laser therapy) That is a therapy to accelerate your teeth movement

[@geronimojones1564]

Braces Explained I have a question. Can you please answer it?

[@ritabukucs3948]

I've got braces, I've always waited 25-30 mins after eating. Good oral hygiene, good diet, 28 years without even one tooth decay. ( Well thanks to my parents mainly! 👍😊)

[@madonna_in_theattic9582]

I just got my braces 5 days back. Do you swirl your mouth with water after eating though before brushing?

[@ritabukucs3948]

@@madonna_in_theattic9582 yes. With water or alternatively with water flosser.

[@madonna_in_theattic9582]

@@ritabukucs3948 thanks a ton, also not necessary to brush every time we eat right 😀

[@megandaniels9926]

I brush my teeth in the morning (I dont normally eat breakfast) and then right before I go to sleep

[@spidy455]

Unicorn Galexey brushing your teeth right before you go to sleep is the most important time but if you have braces brushing correctly after every meal will insure you have clean teeth all day long as accumulated food right at the places you don’t brush will cause demineralization over your treatment duration...brushing in the morning before having breakfast is mainly for fresh breath as you might have not washed every little place the night before and that might cause a bad breath

[@aayushswami3022]

I actually brush before doing anything at all

[@RicoLee27]

Dont eat breakfast all the time? Not healthy tho

[@JKCline-xn4qs]

Me too

[@antonethboral4612]

This might be the reason why my teeth became so sensitive lately. I've been so conscious with my teeth and kept on brushing every after my meal. So thank you for this!!!

[@전자레인지-i8y]

1:52 when video actually really start ;)

[@mimimarwa8967]

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[@kentacle1679]

you are doing a hero's work

[@faeriegloe4662]

Thanks ;)

[@bl1ngy628]

My hero

[@lornagem007]

You're anpanman💜

[@MsKolo90]

I’ve noticed brushing right after I ate my teeth were starting to feel sensitive so thank you for this.

[@healnesi]

commas, use them

[@MsKolo90]

Neetu % mouth shut it

[@LiMingHillman]

Neetu %, Nicole eating teeth, insane

[@MsKolo90]

JLi-MingH miserable troll

[@abdijabarhassanabdulahi6365]

Nicol tell me the best time to brush

[@SuperPAC130]

Morning routine should be like 1. Breakfast 2. Shower 3. Answer call of nature 4. *Realize you're running late but the 20 min is not yet up!* 5. Brush teeth

[@Valoxxx]

This makes so much sense why my teeth have been so sensitive lately. Got my braces 2 months ago and brush often after eating. Trying your method now

[@shadow-rd3hn]

I’m confused do you use fluoride toothpaste after everytime you brush including after meals?

[@tjaritjendjavera]

my mom said if u dont brush ur teeth before eating, all the overnight / collected germs go down with the food :)💗

[@RicoLee27]

You shouldnt be too clean. Not healthy too.

[@Fjerid]

That is not an issue. Stomach acid neutralizes any harmful germs ;) BUT, if your stomach acid is weak then that might be an issue yeah.

[@garfieldgurl]

Thank you for the explanation! My previous hygienist always advised about not brushing right after eating, but she didn't explain it as thoroughly as you did.

[@kamilhickley2004]

I have braces and I'm going to join the braces club

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Amazing !

[@XXXTentaclez]

@@krypton1142 get braces

[@petitelee1407]

Same got mine today

[@alohaxaxra]

Got mine yesterday! They hurt a bit

[@pdswrld5200]

I wish I had braces but due to gingivitis I can't :(

[@Rita-23]

I've had braces for 2 years. When I first got them, I was diligent about brushing after I ate. After about a year, my timing wasn't as consistent. Thanks for all of the great info.

[@hairylilmangoseed1440]

I brush my teeth as soon as I wake up in the morning before I eat breakfast and then once more at night just before going to bed.

[@Growvloggiepolkadots]

Brush your teeth twice daily after food but you can wait for some time to digest it and then brush it off . And rinse always when you eat .

[@IldikoTajtiTindigo]

I got my braces recently, and your videos OMG kinda saved me! So detailed, I am still watching them, very useful. Now I can be sure I have a proper oral hygiene while having the braces. Thanks for your work!

[@maggiec8104]

Hi Greg, I was the person who created the when do you brush your teeth in the morning poll and thanks for further elaborating on this topic!

[@diamondbreak]

All other channels tell us what and what not to do. But this one explains how it works, so we could know and believe. This is such a GREAT one. I really appreciate it. I heard from a channel that you should not rinse but leave the toothpaste in your mouth after brushing to get the most out of it. Is that true?

[@leilanicalderon4709]

I have a couple questions. 1. Do I need my wisdom teeth removed before seeing a difference in my teeth/braces? 2. Can you explain the metal separators a little move and why they need to be put in? 3. How do you correct someone’s bite?

[@Zoe.1010]

1. No it has nothing to do with your wisdom teeth

[@hektor3261]

I would if I was you, I did it and feel my mouth cleaner

[@peppermintpattie6006]

I love your channel and like to see more cavity prevention videos in details, please and thank you!

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Absolutely ! Thanks for watching =]

[@fireside8236]

One observation I had is that the question people are looking for your answer to doesn’t start getting addressed within the first couple of minutes. Maybe try putting your resources at the end of your videos so that those that are likely to follow up on it still get to see it. Great channel, keep it up!

[@IamNi.T]

I brush 4 times a day mostly 3 in the morning and anytime after eating something & at night

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Good job about being diligent !

[@IamNi.T]

Braces Explained I have a question ? What happens if you get food in your teeth & can’t get it out after eating then what do you do ?

[@AaaaNinja]

@@IamNi.T Don't you floss?

[@IamNi.T]

AaaaNinja flossing don’t always HELP everybody teeth is different & it’s very DIFFICULT WITH BRACES thats why I don’t understand why don’t you just brush I even have a cavity right now from food getting stuck in my teeth so ? 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@AaaaNinja]

@@IamNi.T Sorry, I blanked on something important when typing that. If there's a gap that's too wide between teeth even flossing doesn't work. My invisalign created some gaps in the back of mine (temporarily). You have braces? I get between the gaps with those dental picks you can get at the store that look like they have tiny pipecleaners on the end. They come in different thicknesses. If you want to try that start with the tight kind and move up if needed, because it's easy to overestimate how big the gap actually is and accidentally get one that's too big. My dentist told me about them at my last cleaning. There's also a kind that has a kind of toothed rubber on the end, he said you can get those at Costco to save money. You can just also use a waterpick which is cheaper in the long run and is also good for gum health because it can also be used to clean there.

[@valeriesanchez3074]

Studies have shown using a mouthwash after eating can neutralize the acids and give a higher ph in the mouth. So it would be safe to brush afterwards. So i use a wash first, then brush.

[@Zejety]

So how does this mesh with Invisalign? Waiting for 30 minutes every time would make it hard to reach the recommended wear time. Is using a waterpik really enough when you are risking trapping stuff in your trays by not brushing? I think I'll be able to avoid the super acidic stuff for the time of my treatment to avoid the issue altogether, but how bad are coffee or tomato sauce?

[@lucaschristian135]

I brush my teeth with my electric toothbrush in the morning (I don't eat breakfast) and then use a manual toothbrush and floss before bed

[@zomcho6057]

I like ur hair! What shampoo r u using? 😍🥰

[@rebeccawoollard4835]

Im doing my orthodontic therapy training in the UK and find your videos very entertaining. I also recommend your videos to the patients I see

[@goldmouth100]

CAN YOU PLEASE MAKE A VIDEO ABOUT GETTING BRACE WITH CROWNS ON YOUR FRONT TEETH..PLEEASE I HAVE 6 CROWNS ON MY FRONT TEETH AND I NEED BRACES. PLEASE HELP♡♡ THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@lesleystone7873]

Did you get braces yet? I have a crown on a molar. My orthodontist concern was not to apply to much pressure to that tooth. I've had my braces over 2 years with no issues. So I would say that it can be done however each case is different.

[@goldmouth100]

@@lesleystone7873 Heey Lesley..yes I did ..I have only 4 crowns now at the bottom but It has been almost 6 months now and my teeth are doing great.. I will be posting am update today on my youtube ..♡♡♡

[@valentinasepulveda3878]

After I got elastics on my braces I started brushing after every time I eat (at least 4-5 times a day)

[@taviii1991]

Same!

[@itsmamawolf]

What about people with Invisalign?? We can only have our trays out for 2 hours a day... and have to brush/floss after eating....

[@DrGregAsatrian]

I recommend rinsing/waterpiking before putting trays on then about 30 minutes later take it off for 2 min to brush and floss =]

[@elcocaino8728]

How fun is invisalign? Better than braces?

[@idkwhateverbyelol6342]

@@elcocaino8728 I've read that there are more problems with Invisalign. The treatment lasts longer, the result still doesn't look perfect and your teeth shift back short time after you've finished. !! Just what I've read / heard about them, but I don't have any experience with them !!

[@Larkinnz]

aurora aurori I’m currently doing it and thats false, it depends on the client, if they aren’t wearing it as much as they should, if they follow the steps takes the same amount of time and the results are the same, just depends on the orthodontist so you want to find a good one

[@michellelee_tv]

@@Larkinnz Yup, and also if they aren't wearing the night time braces after the treatment of course the teeth are going to shift back, that goes for most people after wearing any kinds of braces.

[@PlacestobeVG]

"how basic your mouth is" lol ... i feel attacked

[@goldmouth100]

4:35 Got it..thank you son much Doctor Greg ♡♡ I am learning a lot

[@keonablagburn9539]

Dr. G thank you for your videos, I recently transitioned from Invisalign to traditional braces. Watching your videos has truly helped me.

[@rohan10182]

Were invisalign not good?? Just wanna know cuz my kid brother is getting them

[@AyySorento]

There are pros and cons to all options, including brushing before, right after, and 30 minutes after. The downside to waiting 30 minutes is the bad bacteria in your mouth will ravage your teeth until the minerals go back in place. After all my research, brushing right after you eat, lightly, with a non-abrasive toothpaste is the most ideal. The fluoride in the toothpaste will help the minerals settle down faster and stronger. Rinsing with a high-fluoride mouthwash can also help. Brushing before you eat gives plaque and bacteria more room to form and waiting 30 minutes also gives bacteria more room to form. There really is no winning lol. It depends on your diet too. But brushing right after you eat can be totally safe under the right conditions with the right products.

[@basetoace3951]

Can you recommend non abrasive toothpaste? 🙏 Thank you for the tip!

[@AyySorento]

@@basetoace3951 Sensodyne ProNamel and Ollie are my two top picks. You can google "Toothpaste Abrasiveness Ranked" to view some PDF's to find other choices.

[@AudriezWorld]

Just got my braces yesterday and I’m excited to learn more throughout my journey. Great channel !

[@candiceadams1905]

I needed this because I’m guilty of brushing after I eat every time with braces

[@pieceocake7766]

I had zero cavities until age 21. I brushed my teeth 3 times a day. Morning, afternoon, and night before sleep. Every single day! Flossing every other day, and mouth wash twice a week

[@brucebutler8905]

Dr. G with the fresh intro. Nice graphic brother.

[@yaymegonzalez]

Wow. Thank you for all this info. I feel beyond lucky i found you on KZbin one week into my braces journey. 😭

[@dilrubaahmed9757]

I have a question.. When and how often should we use mouthwash? I heard somewhere that one shouldn't be using Mouthwash right after brushing as it takes away the benefits of toothpaste...

[@spidy455]

Dilruba Ahmed just don’t dilute your mouthwash and don’t wash your teeth after using the mouthwash for 20 mins

[@gummybear41283]

don't use store mouthwash, its full of chemicals, check out Uncle Harrys or natural toothpastes

[@Deaky13]

I do a rinse with mouthwash right before I brush. I read it helps the flouride stay on teeth longer.

[@gummybear41283]

@@Deaky13 fluoride is poison!!!!!!!

[@Deaky13]

@@gummybear41283 Okay dude, whatever you say.

[@zipporahwillemse2079]

I brush three times a day. I brush after breakfast, lunch and dinner. I also rinse thoroughly after each time I eat. So should I just rinse with water just after eating? Thanks, though this was helpful.

[@blackbutterfly233ify]

No use mouthwash

[@JordanJSparks]

Carrie .Blanding most dental professionals actually warn AGAINST using mouthwash

[@blackbutterfly233ify]

Jordan Sparks it's not the mouthwash they have a problem with. Dentists recommend not to rinse your mouth with it right after brushing. It's best to let the toothpaste sit in your mouth and use mouthwash later, especially if the toothpaste has fluoride in it. They definitely recommend using mouthwash over rinsing with water

[@JordanJSparks]

Carrie .Blanding no not just that, traditional mouthwashes have alcohol and no fluoride and actually disrupt the natural microbiome of the mouth

[@blackbutterfly233ify]

@@JordanJSparks some antiseptic mouthwashes have alcohol in them

[@rashmeerisbud7892]

Interesting video, Doc Greg. I've already watched a lot of videos saying you shouldn't brush right away after eating, but don't really explain why. This explains everything. Thank you!

[@carly7935]

Hey Dr. Greg, I swish water in my mouth after eating and drinking to neutralize that acids does it stop the 20-30 minute acid attack? Or should I still wait then brush? Thank you

[@iyannakirton1810]

This is the video I never knew I needed, I brush mornings and before bed but always (almost immediately sometimes) after I eat during the day, so sometimes I end up brushing about 6 or so times a day 😬. Thank you so much for this video

[@lilmichael212]

I wish you mentioned Invisalign a little bit more, I love your channel and I’ve learned so much but I find myself missing the information specifically for people with Invisalign. I’m about half way through my treatment, can I join the braces club?? ❤️❤️

[@DrJustininJapan]

These videos are so wonderfully put together and clear! Great graphics. Thank you!

[@asiasztencel5451]

Thank you for this video. What with the glass of water with a half lemon juice in the morning? Should I brush my teeth before or after? Can you please advice me on it?

[@onlyheretohavefun5684]

Where were all these videos when I had my braces ☹️

[@sheilaspoetry5068]

I just got braces literally and ate something and brushed my teeth immediately! Omg. Thx doc

[@shawneegriffin9195]

Got my braces, and I miss my food hahahaha

[@jayway8427]

sigh same🧍🏾‍♀️ it’s been about 4 days post op

[@ratherande]

It’s been a couple days and I hate it so much

[@DJ-fh5nx]

I brush my teeth when I wake up, before I go to sleep, and wait about an hour after eating to brush throughout the day because I don't want to wear down my enamel. Usually about 3 times a day

[@cutthroatentertainment2019]

Can u do a video on what toothpaste to use for braces??

[@heyyou8103]

Morning wake up before breakfast, after lunch and before bed.🤗

[@pieceocake7766]

Same

[@brennandodds]

I got power band things on my braces so I was trying to find what they were. Its the day after they put them on and I am in extreme pain :)

[@judykelly9379]

Omg thanks for the info. I have braces and I didn’t know not to brush right after eating. Thanks so much

[@paulacastillo7546]

Finally a good explanation on WHY. However if you brush your teeth before eating, what about the rest of food that stay in your mouth for long time?

[@mncdssctn9110]

You can use floss right after eating.

[@nrb27]

One time I thought I should brush more often but the only thing it did was damage my gums, fortunately it's back to normal now. I only brush my teeth once a day before going to sleep, I have the most healthy teeth in my whole family so clearly it works for me.

[@Adeline9418]

I use a stannous fluoride toothpaste. I can brush right after eating. Love stannous fluoride.

[@yawarali2153]

Can we rinse with plain water right after eating any meal.???? Or wait for 30 minutes for plain water rinse also... plz reply soon...

[@OrthodontistJenny]

You’re doing so awesome, Greg!!!

[@amiyahancock3056]

completely unrelated but: I’m getting braces next month and I’m pretty mad at my ex dentist. The dentist didn’t bring up any issues about a tooth in my cross bite that has recently become mobile. Worst case scenario, I’ll have to have it removed and close the gap. Thanks for the video bc I didn’t know when you should brush them.

[@joshstew419]

So I cant brush my teeth before eating, and now I cant brush my teeth after eating. Not everyone has infinite time in the morning. I wont brush my teeth at all now

[@jenel7758]

I just got my braces and your videos are so amazing and have been so helpful! Thank you so much!😊

[@itsscookie]

When I wake up can I just rinse with water, then floss and after breakfast brush my teeth ?

[@jaredhoran8574]

since i've had braces, i brush my teeth without paste after each meal (except in the morning and before I go to bed) does brushing your teeth right after each meal without paste have the same effect as to what you mentioned in the video?

[@amylynn5141]

Would a mouth rinse right after eating help boost the ph back up to be able to brush sooner?

[@DrGregAsatrian]

depends on the mouth rinse but yes this should help! I'd still give it a few minutes afterwards though to allow for the minerals to reabsorb :) ! Great question

[@alexmatias6421]

Well... i would say brushing or not after eating depends on your lifestyle..whenever i got chance, i would rather brush)

[@CMir-uy1kv]

Hi Dr Greg, I absolutely love your videos! You explain so thoroughly and clearly in a simple manner that everyone can understand. The graphics used are extremely helpful too! Thank you for creating The Braces Club for us to support each other! Would love to see more content regarding the different patterns of elastics used to correct uneven or misaligned bites which in my experience became more prominent when I was put in braces, and how this can affect a person's external profile/asymmetry. Thanks again! 👏👏

[@stephenoclarke8703]

Three times a day, all after eating. I just started wearing braces and thought I had to clean after eating to prevent cavities. I feel so demineralised right now 😭

[@missblakeking]

im an ortho assistant but think of all of the dental assistants that brush after lunch oh my gosh. thank you UCLA Doc lol

[@snowy1634]

I used fluoride toothpaste for yrs and also had terrible plaque build up. Switched to all natural toothpaste, no fluoride and now have very little plaque build up. Forget the fluoride. Just brush your teeth at night, use a water pic or floss, and you’ll be fine.

[@lesterfalcon1350]

So your advise is 'brush you teeth after eating, just wait 30 mins first'. I say this as where I live I keep being told that I should brush before I eat my breakfast, and that make no sense to me at all, because I haven't eaten since I brushed them before bed, so what am I brushing?

[@eseokitiakpe2617]

A couple of times cause I wear aligners. Probably like 4 times

[@threestans9096]

fluoride shouldn’t be in the water, i like he mentions when you have it in/on your teeth.

[@oledevon]

Can you drink diet green tea with Invisalign in and it not affect your teeth? What are things other than water that I can get away with while still having the aligners in? Would drinking with a straw help?

[@tungyulee7575]

The main factors for a tooth cavity are food, bacteria and time. So-called the acidic condition is come from the process that bacteria (especially anaerobes) decomposed carbohydrate within the food and gradually transformed to acidic product. If we can remove any one of these 3 factors, caries won't happen. After all, we cannot eat nothing or get rid of all the anaerobes in our mouth, but at least we can reduce the existing time of the food debris, and that is what I thought about why have to brushing teeth in time. Maybe the enamel structure could be soften in the acidic condition, I don't think it will get destruction easily by brushing teeth, because the grinding force while chewing may greater than the brushing force.

[@haywood3874]

I normally eat my breakfast, get ready etc. Then it’s normally been around 45 minutes by the time I brush my teeth. The acid would have gone away by then.

[@nathandavis4093]

I have Invisalign and should I brush my teeth after eating before I put them back on

[@pristina088]

SozzledCamera46 I usually brush my teeth after eating and clean my aligners before putting them on. i just don’t like putting my aligners back on when there’s food particles still stuck on my teeth.😭

[@levis6945]

It all makes sense now thanks . But I have braces on my bottom teeth how do I keep them clean if I'm not supposed to brush after each meal 🤔..

[@breadlasagna4239]

thank you! this is very helpful since I just got my braces.

[@jasmineray9596]

I know this is off topic but my ortho told me to wear double elastics in class 2. I’m kind of afraid to double them up because I heard that can mess up your teeth.

[@paranormalpayton4985]

If your orthodontist told you to do so, it should be fine. maybe they didn’t have the right size (thick enough) for you, so they gave you the thin ones they have so doubling them up is fine!

[@jasmineray9596]

Frootera- thank you

[@rdrc_1756]

I brush after breakfast, lunch and dinner but one question, if i eat sugar what is more indicated to do next? Use waterpik and then wait 20 to 30 min to brush brush right after eating sugar?

[@callieford2228]

I was brushing my teeth about 4-5x a day!! 😄😄❤. Just nervous about old food and plaque building up around my brackets. Thanks for the info!😁

[@joshualomas2138]

keep doing it. I brush after every meal. no plaque buildup.

[@taniaboyd3435]

I don't. can someone make non mint toothpaste please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it's too hot. make an adults one in orange or bubblegum or strawberry etc etc. I try but don't get past 30 secs the mint is too hot even in mild mint

[@CNder77]

Awesome detailed video on this, thank you for sharing:)

[@gjan808]

Wow! Learnt something new in explanation. I heard these facts, but didn't know why. Now I know. Thank you Doc for explaining. So easy to understand also. I love your videos i learn alot each time. Keep them up!! 😁👍🏽

[@Daniela-qs2qf]

Wow this is so interesting, how our body functions! I didn't know that! Thanks 😁

[@tracym.worley3214]

I brush in the morning and before bed.

[@lv2072]

Are the herbst appliance different from the forsus?

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Herbst is more skeletal and forsus is more dental. I’ll make a video comparing them soon!

[@danielle3586]

i love your channel 💞 would you be able to do a wisdom teeth video? for example, the wisdom teeth can cause damage to the alignment of the teeth

[@kristenaguilar1303]

Excuse me ! What to do if you have Invisalign??? You need to keep them in for a certain amount of time so do you have any tips for this?

[@MapleBar777]

In theory* Anyone else but me curious about the testing method of procedure? The minerals travel from Point A to Point B, then back to Point A. How? And what else made a home of Point A while the minerals were out on the town and the door was left wide open? Conclusion is a lil suspect.

[@stevethea5250]

1:53 THERE Y'ALL GO YW

[@JoeJoe-wp1vv]

When I was younger, I heard that you should brush before you eat. I'm in my 40's now, I still stick by it. I just rinse with water afterwards. And I carry a small portable toothpaste and foldable toothbrush sometimes, and floss pickers.

[@bpark1252]

Waiting for 30 minutes to brush my teeth after breakfast, lunch, and dinner seems very time consuming. Can I rinse out my mouth with water between brushings instead?

[@botvinnie]

This is stuff they should teach in school

[@diegocoronado488]

What if you have Invisalign’s how long should you wait to brush your teeth after eating a meal (because my orthodontist told me to have it on for 22 hours a day) I don’t think that waiting 20-30 mins after every meal will reach the goal

[@vickistarr93]

Can sugar affect the time?

[@ashlynnundlall]

So intermittent fasting would be great for our teeth ?

[@Jervisdude]

Can you get lucky and end up taking only half as long as the orthodontist predicted? They keep saying they are impressed with how quick my teeth move. Even though I’m middle age.

[@Zoe.1010]

It can happen but it's rare. Keep going maybe you get them off sooner

[@vibez2258]

Thanks for the information Mr. Clean!