At first I'd say there's no bad time to brush your teeth. Not quite, though. There are times of the day and situations where you must completely avoid. A dentist explains why. Know everything.
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11/09/2026
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Secondly, there is another moment and one of the mistakes many people make: brushing their teeth right after drinking coffee. “Coffee is acidic, so it's also worth waiting a while before brushing your teeth. During this time, we can drink water or rinse the mouth”, explains the dentist.
The expert reveals that the way she takes her coffee is also important. “The way we drink coffee also matters. If we drink a sugar drink for half the morning, our teeth are in contact with acidity and sugar for much longer ", reveals. Once again, you'd better wait a few minutes before brushing your teeth.
Finally, it reveals that it is necessary avoid brushing your teeth right after breakfast. It explains that it ends up being more beneficial to reverse order. “It’s better to brush your teeth before breakfast than immediately afterwards. Removes the bacterial plaque that accumulated during the night, and the fluoride of the paste coats the teeth even before eating anything” continues.
Once again, the solution is to wait a few minutes, if you want to brush your teeth you barely get out of bed. “If you prefer to brush your teeth after eating, wait between 30 and 60 minutes. However, what is on your plate or in your cup matters. Scrambled eggs do not affect enamel in the same way as orange juice, grapefruit or other acid foods.”
What should you do to keep your toothbrush clean (and without bacteria)
You're probably making a mistake when you're done brushing your teeth. What? It doesn't let the brush get completely dry. Abdul Azizi, a dentist, quoted in Huffpost, blogger, warns that “sechoing the toothbrush after using it is crucial because a wet toothbrush creates an ideal environment for the development of bacteria“.
When not completely dry, “the risk of infections such as gingivitis and periodontitis” and the risk of reinfection may be increasing if you have been ill recently.
In addition, the brush can get an unpleasant smell (or taste), “this can make the experience of brushing your teeth unpleasant and can discourage you from maintaining good oral hygiene”.
It further explains that “continuous exposure to moisture can weaken the bristles of your toothbrush, making them less effective in cleaning teeth”.
This means that you must “ always rinse your toothbrush after each use”, shake the excess water and finally “keep it upright in a well ventilated area where it can dry completely in the air”.