Over-Brushing May Cause Dental Issues.

Over-Brushing May Cause Dental Issues.

The Mumbai Mirror (4/9) reports on several health issues, including the question of whether or not people should brush their teeth after every meal. The article reports that although 30 percent of people are “too lazy to brush their teeth once in the morning and once at night,” the other 70 percent of people do brush the dentist-recommended twice per day, according to 2010 research from the ADA. While “dentists suggest gargling after every meal” in order to remove food particles, brushing should only be done twice per day and for two minutes each time, as brushing more than that may actually erode tooth enamel and cause oral health issues. Over-brushing may especially be an issue if the previous meal was particularly acidic.