Any Dentists/Dental Nurses/Teeth Experts out there?

[SenoritaViva]

Went to the dentist last week who explained about acidic food eroding enamel if then brushing teeth immediately afterwards. Gave some examples of acidic food etc. But what I wanted to ask, and completely forgot was how long should one wait after say eating an apple before it is advisable to clean one's teeth.

Also any links to lists of acidic food (bit clueless really).

TIA

About 30min would be fine. Acidic foods= Carbonated drinks, Fruit (& juices), cider & alcopops are the usual suspects.

I always wait as long as is possible, is the best advice I can give..if your struggling for time though, then rinse your mouth out with water after eating any acidic food then wait at least 30 mins but if you can, wait at least an hour. I often (after drinking wine) rinse with water before bed then go to sleep for a couple of hours and when I wake for a loo visit do my teeth then as less risk of doing any harm....Bit anal about my teeth by the way!

Thank you very much for your help. Looks like I'll probably be doing the school run with uncleaned teeth (shudder) but at least I might have some in my old age!

I try to brush my teeth before I eat, then rinse my mouth out with water afterwards. My dentist recommended that, and it has made a big difference.

bearskin that is what I do also sometimes.....when needed, like at breakfast time before school run, then eat in peace and quiet when school run over! Def helps. Also rinse your mouth with water after eating or drinking acidic foods. I do feel this simple information is not known at all generally....bit sad as can help drastically.