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Do you have to brush your teeth after a dental cleaning before you eat? or can you eat right away after a dental cleaning? is it clean?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Dental clean: Do you have to brush your teeth after a dental cleaning before you eat? or can you eat right away after a dental cleaning? is it clean Ans: OK to eat.

Answered 2/24/2017

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Cleaning: If fluoride was applied,, wait an hour. Otherwise go right ahead and eat.

Answered 11/28/2017

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See below: Dependent on whether fluoride is applied. If a fluoride treatment was rendered, it is advisable to wait 1 hour.

Answered 4/5/2017

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Dr. Robert Douglas answered

Specializes in Orthodontics

Clean: You may eat right away. Don't forget to brush your teeth and gums after eating.

Answered 9/8/2017

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