London dentist goes viral after saying you shouldn’t brush your teeth after vomiting; find out if it’s true | Life-style News
A London dentist, Dr Shaadi Manouchehri, has gone viral on TikTok with a surprising message about brushing your teeth. Her video, seen by over 12 million users according to USA Today, highlights three situations where brushing might actually be harmful, raising questions about the right way to maintain oral hygiene. However, Dr Manouchehri’s advice to skip brushing after vomiting has caused the most confusion. Viewers expressed concerns, with one user commenting, “I would rather lose all of my teeth than not brush after vomiting!” Another wrote, “Apparently idk (I don’t know) when to brush.” According to Dr Manouchehri, the outermost layer on your teeth can be “worn away” by the stomach’s acidic contents if you choose to brush right after vomiting, USA Today reports. So, is this claim based on facts? Dr. Niyati Arora BDS, MDS (prosthodontist) at Krown Hub Dental Clinic, Pitampura, confirms that this is true. “Vomit consists of undigested food along with the acids that are produced by our stomach which helps to digest the food. This makes it acidic in nature. …