Mouth-brushing

… and not just teeth-brushing

1. What is the point in keeping clean teeth inside a dirty mouth? 
This post is about extending the popular concept of “Teeth-Brushing” to a wider concept of “Mouth-brushing”. 

2. What is the point in brushing-teeth once a day and before breakfast*? 
At first glance this sounds like an admirable good habit :) Point being that 15 minutes later or so, breakfast arrives in that same mouth. Would it not be better to wait after breakfast and brush off both the previous night's bad breath and the breakfast sugars who have already started feeding not only you, but also the bacteria in your mouth?

My Tip&Trick

As I wash my hands before eating food (not after), inversely I brush my mouth after food (not before). For example after breakfast, not before.
 
After brushing my teeth, I also brush my mouth. Mouth comprises palate, gums, gaps between inner cheeks and gums, inner cheeks, under the tongue and the tongue itself right to the bottom (areas in green).
I generally avoid having food or sugary drinks until my next meal. If I am thirsty between meals I drink unsweetened green tea** or water. This means that my mouth is clean the most of the times.

Since I have perfected my mouth-brushing habits, I have had no problems with my teeth nor its mouth, nor I have spent a penny for dental surgery nor treatments.

My Tip&Trick
I keep one set of toothbrush, toothpaste and mouthwash in my office drawer. I also bring a third toothbrush and small toothpaste with me everywhere, like I do with my wallet and mobile device. No big deal.


*PS: The objective of oral-hygiene is to brush off any traces of food still in your mouth which nourish bacteria and multiplies at amazing high pace, causing tooth/gum decay and many other related diseases.

**PPS: Green tea contains poly-phenol antioxidant plant compounds that reduces plaque and help reduce cavities and gum disease (Oral Hygiene).