It's possible you've received conflicting advice from dentists over the years about whether to brush your teeth before or after your morning meal. We explain why.

It might seem natural to clean your teeth after your first meal of the ... brushing first thing in the morning before breakfast, as it removes plaque and bacteria from your mouth built-up during ...

Is it before or ... the overnight plaque and bacteria accumulation. This step alone gives your mouth a refreshing touch and readies it for brushing.” Are you brushing your teeth right?

Brushing teeth correctly is essential to prevent plaque, cavities ... some do it twice a day and others do it after every meal, sometimes people do not brush at all. What is the ideal interval ...

Lea Anne Haney, a dental hygienist at Northeast Delta Dental, has soldiered on the front lines of mouth care for 45 years, using her gloved fingers, dental tools and jets of water to clean teeth and ...