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You shouldn't brush your teeth after drinking fruit juice!

You might think it’s a good idea to brush your teeth after drinking sugary fruit juice, but it isn’t. The acid in the juice weakens the tooth enamel, which can then be damaged during brushing. The recommended approach is to brush your teeth before a meal including fruit juice. That way you don’t risk damage. But, doesn’t hurt to rinse with water after drinking fruit juice. It’ll help get rid of that sugar left behind.

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