General & Restorative7 Aug 20252 min
The Best Time to Brush Your Teeth
Morning and before bed. Wait 30 min after acidic food.
Morning and before bed. Wait 30 min after acidic food.
Twice daily is the proven standard. Here's the detail.
Two minutes, evenly across all four quadrants. Here's the evidence.
45° angle to gumline, small circular motions. Here's the evidence-based technique.
Wait 30 minutes after acidic food. Immediately is fine for non-acidic meals.
No. Mouthwash complements; doesn't replace brushing.
No — spit, don't rinse. Keeps fluoride on your teeth longer.
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