When You Should Be Brushing Your Teeth and Scraping Your Tongue

You’ve probably been told a million times that you should be brushing your teeth twice a day, and for good reason! Brushing your teeth and tongue scraping are some of the most important things you can do for your oral health. However, brushing your teeth and scraping your tongue at the right times can make a huge difference. At TOKII, we want to help you get the most out of your oral hygiene routine. Read through this blog post to learn all about when is the most effective time to be brushing your teeth and scraping your tongue, and then head to our shop to get a toothbrush that works doubly hard to keep your mouth free of bacteria!

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Before You Go To Sleep

If you’ve been listening to your dentist, then you’ve probably been brushing your teeth before bed since you were a kid. As you eat and drink throughout the day, bacteria begin to accumulate in your mouth. If you don’t brush before going to bed, this bacteria will have all night long to feast on the sugars and carbs in your mouth, leading to plaque buildup and an increased risk for cavities. This is why your dentist goes on about why brushing your teeth before bed is so important. Throw in tongue scraping into this nightly routine, and you’re well on your way to keeping your mouth healthy!

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But What About in the Morning?

We get it, mornings can be tough! But before you drag yourself out of bed and over to the coffee pot, stop by the bathroom for a quick brush and tongue scraping. While it is typically recommended to brush after every meal, breakfast may be the one exception. Brushing before breakfast has a variety of benefits, like jump-starting your saliva production to protect you from any bacteria that may be lurking in your food. It also gets rid of that stale taste many people experience when first waking up, allowing you to thoroughly enjoy the taste of your food. Not to mention it can save your friends, family, and co-workers from having to experience your morning breath.

If you’re not willing to risk mixing the taste of fluoride with orange juice and decide to brush your teeth and scrape your tongue after you’ve eaten, remember to wait 30 minutes to give yourself time for the acidity of your foods to fade away.

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Brushing After a Meal

The true last course of every meal should be a toothbrush, tongue scraper, and mouthwash! While it’s nice to savor the flavors of your food after you’ve eaten, bacteria feel the same way. Food particles that get stuck in your teeth become a feast for these germs, and the longer food stays there, the more damage it can do.

Before you dive right in with your toothbrush, however, make sure you wait 30 to 60 minutes after your last bite to ensure you’re not scrubbing the acidic residue left by your food into your teeth. Drinking water or chewing sugar-free gum are both great ways to help clear your mouth of food debris. Allowing you to get the most out of your tongue scraping and brushing your teeth.

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Why You Should Wait 30 to 60 Minutes After Eating

As we’ve stated previously, while it’s important to brush your teeth after a meal, you need to give your saliva time to remove any acidity left behind by certain foods. This is because the acidity can leave your enamel soft and vulnerable, resulting in minor damage when it is exposed to the rough bristles of a toothbrush. Waiting 30 to 60 minutes after you eat allows the ph in your mouth to become balanced and gives the enamel a chance to harden itself. Some foods to watch out for in regards to being high in acidity include:

• Orange Juice
• Bread
• Citrus and Dried Fruits
• Sugar (brown, refined, or honey)
• Sports Drinks
• And More

When you have passed the waiting period and are ready to brush your teeth, be sure you’re using the right technique! Brush for two minutes using a small circular motion before doing a thorough tongue scraping and a 30-second rinse with mouthwash.

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It takes a lifetime of work to maintain healthy teeth, but the results of all that work are more than worth it. Now that you know when to brush your teeth and scrape your tongue, it’s time to get a toothbrush that can get these jobs done right! Head over to our store to get your TOKII toothbrush today!