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Podcast: Ask the Dentist with Dr. Mark Burhenne
Episode: Episode #52: Is Brushing After Lunch a Good Thing?
Description: In the USA, children are often encouraged to brush their teeth multiple times a day, however, as they grow older this often tapers to just mornings and evenings. Today’s question is from a listener in Colombia, where it is not uncommon for people to brush multiple times a day as adults. After listening to Dr. B's podcasts on how brushing your teeth can strip away the enamel, Steven sent in his question asking if it is unhealthy to brush after lunch. Tune in to find out why Dr. B encourages this, but only under certain circumstances and only if yo...