Should I brush my teeth before or after breakfast?

Author: Reyus Mammadli

Answer: The eternal question! In theory, if you didn’t get up for a couple of cookies at night after your evening brushing, your teeth are clean in the morning and there are no soft dental deposits on them. The only thing there is after bedtime is the flaking epithelium from the inside of your lips, cheeks and tongue, which has not been washed away by enough saliva and water. This is the cause of bad breath in the morning. Therefore, I would recommend simply rinsing your mouth before breakfast and brushing your teeth after breakfast.

Reyus Mammadli/ author of the article

I hold a bachelor's degree in Biotechnical Medicine and have authored numerous articles on dentistry, oral hygiene, and general wellness. For over 20 years, I have been running medical blogs, sharing insights and experience in natural healing, preventive care, and sustainable health practices.

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