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Should you brush your teeth during a long duration Dry Fast?

I’m just wondering what effect would brushing your teeth 🪥 have on the healing process?

Are there any benefits from brushing your teeth?

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Answer

Dentist here. Plaque still accumulates on your teeth, but if you’re not eating, you’re not giving it any fuel to cause cavities. Cavities form when the acid level in your mouth goes below 5.5ph which wont happen without eating a hunch of carbs. That said, I personally do brush my teeth during fasts, dry or otherwise just out of habit and because I can’t stand the feeling of not brushing.

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