Food Tips & Info > DietingAugust 12, 2010

Brush Teeth After Meals To Avoid Snacking

If you have a difficult time not snacking in the evenings before bedtime, try this tip. After you finish eating dinner, immediately brush your teeth and floss or waterpik, whatever your routine, then rinse with mouthwash. Your mouth will feel clean and fresh, and you will not be tempted to get it "dirty" again.

By Judy from Columbia, MD

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08/19/2010

I tend to brush my teeth after dinner, or after my last meal of the day. Then when hubby tries to tempt me with sweets, I have a good reason to decline. Works wonders for my attempts to diet, lol!

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(Archived Aug 12, 2010)Brush Teeth After Meals To Avoid Snacking

Tip: Brush Teeth After Meals To Avoid Snacking

I find that if I brush my teeth and use mouthwash after meals (supper especially), I am less likely to snack after meals.

Source: personal experience

By 'Joyous' Gaile from Knoxville, TN

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RE: Brush Teeth After Meals To Avoid Snacking

Be sure your not brushing TOO much, it can weaken your enamel. (01/31/2008)

By monica5

RE: Brush Teeth After Meals To Avoid Snacking

Brushing your teeth also help you quit smoking. (02/01/2008)

By Danialle

RE: Brush Teeth After Meals To Avoid Snacking

Yes, I agree. This does work. (04/05/2008)

By SustaindbyJesus

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