[jlgreco]

Probably; all I know is that my dentist always tells me I should brush after all meals. However that is probably assuming the standard "3 meals a day" instead of the modern American "continuous meal throughout the day, with occasional breaks for breathing".

[DanBC]

Modern advice is to brush before eating. You clean the teeth so stuff doesn't stick to them. Brushing after eating brushes when your teeth are being attacked by acid.

(http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/dentalhealth/Pages/Teethcleaningg...)

> When should I brush my teeth?

> Brush your teeth for at least two minutes in the morning before breakfast and last thing at night before you go to bed.

> Never brush your teeth straight after a meal as it can damage your teeth, especially if you've had fruit, fizzy drinks, wine or any other food that contains acid.

> This is because tooth enamel is softened by the acid and can be worn away by brushing. Instead, wait an hour after a meal before brushing your teeth to give your saliva chance to neutralise the acid.

Obviously, I'm not a dentist and nothing I say is meant to replace anything an actual dentist tells you.

[jlgreco]

Huh, that makes sense at least; I'll have to look into that.