Many people make the same surprising mistake in their daily routine: brushing their teeth at the wrong time. It feels logical to clean them after breakfast, right? After all, you want to clean away the food you just ate. But experts have warned that this habit can do more harm than good.

When you eat, especially foods that are acidic, like fruit, juice, coffee or toast with jam, the enamel on your teeth temporarily softens. If you brush during this softened period, it can actually scrub away the weakened enamel layer. Instead of strengthening your teeth, you may be wearing them down little by little and not even know it.

Over time, this can lead to increased sensitivity, discolouration, and a higher risk of that awful 'you're going to need a filling' chat. The revelation comes from consu

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