Why everyone should brush after breakfast − NDA President

The NDA president, Tope Adeyemi , has revealed the importance of brushing after meal, says it help protects the teeth.

Adeyemi reveals this while addressing the question “There is a rise in the occurrence of tooth diseases in young people. Why do you think that is so, and how can the situation be improved upon” In an interview with the punch recently. 

According to him, most young people eat sweet things, and after doing that, they don’t brush their teeth. Ultimately, those sweet things would stick to their teeth for a long time, and the bacteria in their mouth will act on them, producing lactose acid which would break down the teeth and lead to decay. That is why we have more cases of dental caries in the young, compared to adults.

He said “If people must eat those sweet things, they should brush after. However, it is better to replace chocolates and other sweet things with fruits. They could eat fruits, such as apples and carrots. That will help to cleanse the teeth.”