When You Can't Brush Your Teeth

There are times when you won't be able to brush after meals or snacks, so try these helpful tips:

• Limit foods that contain sugars. If you can't limit them, try to eat them during meals. Saliva production increases during a meal and helps to neutralize acid production and rinse food particles from the mouth.
• Follow meals and snacks with water to help wash off food particles
• Chew sugarless gum after meals
• Drink water throughout the day to help cleanse teeth of excess food and bacteria. This also helps to keep your mouth hydrated.