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By Freya Hodgson Whether you’ve caught a nasty stomach bug or you’re suffering from a severe hangover, a leading dentist has urged Brits to prioritise oral care after throwing up. While it may seem natural to reach for your toothbrush after vomiting, Dr Vikas Prinja has warned that this is the worst thing you can do. Taking to TikTok, under the username @thelondondentist, he explained that the acid found in sick can “wear down” your teeth. Dr Prinja said: “Don’t brush your teeth straight after throwing up, it brushes the acids into the teeth.” As vomit contains highly acidic pH levels, these c…

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