b : a feeling of nervousness, excitement, or fear that is created in a movie, book, etc. 1  The dramatic tension was very satisfying. 2  The author resolves the tension too soon.
You should know, however, that brushing your teeth after eating can sometimes affect your tooth enamel. According to the Mayo Clinic, if you've consumed anything acidic, you should avoid brushing your teeth for at least 30 minutes. Foods containing citric acid, like oranges, grapefruits and lemons, weaken tooth enamel. Brushing too soon after eating them can damage the enamel in its weakened state.
Most Americans do it twice a day â once at bedtime and once after getting up in the morning â for an average of one minute and fifty-two seconds, according to the Delta Dental Oral Health and Well-Being Survey. The American Dental Association recommends brushing for two minutes, twice a day. African Americans brush 18 seconds longer than Americans as a whole, while younger adults ages 18 to 24 spend 16 seconds longer than average brushing. Nearly six of 10 Americans brush their teeth at bedtime and as soon as they wake up in the morning, while 38 percent brush after breakfast. About 17 percent brush after lunch, and 21 percent brush after dinner.