You can eat after brushing your teeth. No plaque police will arrest you. But you’ll probably regret it. It’s like trying to enjoy a gourmet meal while wearing nose plugs and a sock in your mouth.
Timing is everything. Wait 30 minutes, or at least rinse your mouth. Your taste buds will thank you. Your cookie will taste like a cookie, not a dental product.
So, go ahead—brush, wait, then eat. Or ignore this advice and live dangerously. Just don’t blame me when your morning orange juice tastes like a traitor. You’ve been warned.