It is not uncommon among many health obsessed individuals to brush their teeth at night after meal, as some even do this immediately after ingesting the last drop of the food.
This may sound healthy, as those who are not used to doing this enviable act get envious when they observe others doings it.
However, brushing your teeth after eating certain foods may not come without a cost to your oral hygiene, especially if done immediately after eating.
Normally, the hardest surface of the teeth known as enamel get soften after eating, especially food that contains citric acid like orange, lime and lemon.
If you brush too vigorously or with a hard-bristle brush, you risk damaging your enamel, the protective layer shielding your teeth from harm. You should take care to avoid brushing too soon after a meal, as your enamel is in a vulnerable, easily-damaged state for around a half hour.
While over-brushing can be a very real issue, it has more to do with your brushing technique rather than the number of times you brush per day. Brushing three times a day is perfectly fine as long as you brush gently and carefully, to avoid wearing off of the teeth and other health related dental issues.
Even though it is advisable to brush your teeth twice a day, that is, morning and night, it is always advisable to do it at least 1 hour after meal.
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