What is better: brushing your teeth before or after breakfast?

'It doesn't matter,' according to Marie-Charlotte Huysmans, professor of cardiology and endodontology at Radboudumc. The most important thing is to brush your teeth twice a day, otherwise the risk of cavities increases. This risk already increases when people brush their teeth only once a day.

Why should you brush your teeth anyway?

It is important to remove plaque twice a day to prevent cavities. In addition, protection or restoration of your teeth is very important. Substances that provide protection or restoration are fluoride or hydroxyapatite.

What is the most important time to brush your teeth?

The most important time to brush your teeth is before you go to sleep. This is related to your saliva production. At night, saliva production is low, so the active ingredients remain in your mouth for a long time.

Is brushing in the morning advisable?

It is certainly a good idea to brush in the morning to remove the plaque that has built up overnight. Whether you do this before or after your breakfast is entirely up to you. In any case, take two minutes for it; it's your self-care moment. And if you brush after breakfast, wait at least 30 minutes after your meal before brushing. Your enamel is vulnerable after eating, so you could damage it.