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.
Was fluoride placed on the teeth? If not, you can eat as soon as you need to after the cleaning is done. If you did get fluoride treatments, you should wait at least 30 minutes or more after the cleaning before you eat or drink. This ensures that the treatment takes full effect and that the teeth have been able to absorb this beneficial and helpful compound.