7 Bad Habits That Can Damage Teeth and Cost You Money

Brushing right after a meal

No, you don’t need to brush your teeth immediately after every meal. You just might be doing some irreparable damage to your enamel if you do. Teeth get softer after you eat acidic foods. Vigorous brushing after a meal can fracture enamel. Give the saliva in your mouth 30 minutes to strengthen your teeth before brushing.