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Ahmet Dural
19.09.2026 16:36 • 741 Visite
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When should you brush your teeth after drinking soda or coffee while wearing braces?

I get up and brush right after eating because food gets stuck between the brackets. However, I've heard that brushing right after drinking coffee or something acidic will erode the enamel. How long should we wait?

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Uzm. Dt. Zeynep Bilgin Verified Medical Specialist (Ortodontist & Şeffaf Plak Uzmanı)
20.09.2026 16:20 TR
@Ahmet Dural in risposta a:
Immediately after consuming acidic beverages, coffee or orange juice, the pH value in the mouth drops below 5.5 and the enamel surface softens temporarily. Immediate brushing may mechanically wear away (erosion) acid-softened enamel. You should rinse your mouth with plenty of water immediately after consumption, and wait at least 25-30 minutes to brush your teeth, allowing the buffering capacity of your saliva.
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İrem Özdemir
21.09.2026 01:53 TR
@Ahmet Dural in risposta a:
I was brushing right after coffee in the office, and my doctor warned me. Now, first I drink a big glass of water and shake it, then after half an hour I go and clean it with my orthodontic brush.
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