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Brushing your teeth right after eating

Brushing right after a meal seems like a good idea — why leave food particles all over your teeth for any longer than necessary? But the American Dental Association (ADA) says you should wait at least 30 minutes to brush after eating, especially if you had something acidic. Doing so accelerate the breakdown of your tooth enamel, the New York Times reported.

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