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Why You Shouldn’t Brush Your Teeth After Vomiting Or Had Reflux

Monday, 11 September 2023
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Don’t Brush Your Teeth After Vomiting Reflux and vomiting are common in people of all ages. Many people are surprised to learn that they shouldn’t brush their teeth straight after having reflux or vomiting. The reason behind this is that the acid from the stomach softens the outer layer of the teeth, leaving it vulnerable to being brushed away with a toothbrush. Repeated brushing after reflux or vomiting results in loss of tooth structure that cannot be replaced by the...