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Should kids teeth be brushed before or after breakfast?

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  • 05-02-2009 9:19pm
    #1
    billygruff
    Registered Users Posts: 33 ✭


    This is not a life or death question but...

    Should kids teeth be brushed before or after breakfast?

    From talking to people there seems to be a difference of opinion on this.
    For example, if kids have krispies or bread and jam for breakfast surely they should brush their teeth after??

    What do ye think?


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    axel rose
    Registered Users Posts: 1,050 ✭✭✭axel rose


    I reckon afer breakfast. I hate eating after i brush my teeth. Anyhow brushing afterwards kills two birds with the one stone, overnight stinky breath and after meal stinky teeth!

    Dont I have lovely teeth? :D


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    Mr. Presentable
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,496 ✭✭✭Mr. Presentable


    After. What would be the point in removing sugars before applying them again? After. In an ideal world, after every meal.

    BTW, they now have this sealant they (dentists) put on kids teeth that prevents corrosion and cavities. Ronseal for teeth :D


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    Armin_Tamzarian
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,833 ✭✭✭✭Armin_Tamzarian


    A dentist told me before to brush before breakfast.
    It kills of the bacteria that's been building up overnight.
    The reason to not brush after breakfast is that, apparantly
    the toothpaste reacts with something in cereals and this can
    cause more harm than good to your teeth.


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    Semele
    Registered Users Posts: 753 ✭✭✭Semele


    Apparently you're not supposed to brush your teeth within an hour of eating as the acids from the food weaken the enamel and if you brush immediately after eating you are essentially attacking your tooth enamel when it is "softer" than usual.

    That's the reasoning behind brushing before breakfast. Maybe use a non-alcohol containing mouthwash to wash away debris and freshen breath after breakfast?


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    kizzyr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,410 ✭✭✭kizzyr


    Armin_Tamzarian wrote: »
    A dentist told me before to brush before breakfast.
    It kills of the bacteria that's been building up overnight.
    The reason to not brush after breakfast is that, apparantly
    the toothpaste reacts with something in cereals and this can
    cause more harm than good to your teeth.

    This is true, both for adults and children. Some of the worst offenders are orange juice and fizzy drinks. Flossing is hugely important in fact as important as brushing your teeth.


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    BostonB
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,056 ✭✭✭✭BostonB


    Armin_Tamzarian wrote: »
    ...apparantly
    the toothpaste reacts with something in cereals and this can
    cause more harm than good to your teeth.

    Anyone have more info about this. First I've heard about it.

    More harm than food, sugar etc?

    nipplenuts wrote: »
    ...BTW, they now have this sealant they (dentists) put on kids teeth that prevents corrosion and cavities. Ronseal for teeth :D

    Anyone with more info on this one?


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    ScarlettOHara
    Closed Accounts Posts: 25 ✭ScarlettOHara


    I notice anyone who posted here fell asleep...it's just me and you....yes you....and you posted such a long thoughtful response


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    BostonB
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    Well if I go to bed the baby will wake up....


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    ScarlettOHara
    Closed Accounts Posts: 25 ✭ScarlettOHara


    are you the mam or the dad


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    tony1kenobi
    Registered Users Posts: 3,748 ✭✭✭tony1kenobi


    Brush teeth before breakfast and drink water after.


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    ScarlettOHara
    Closed Accounts Posts: 25 ✭ScarlettOHara


    Tony the tiger is now Tony the dentist...I bet you brush yours with a light sabre


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    #13
    embee
    Registered Users Posts: 2,890 ✭✭✭embee


    Hi folks,

    Please see the Dental Issues forum for queries regarding dental care etc.

    Locked.


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