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.
Brush your teeth properly after eating breakfast. If you brush before eating, the food particles will cause bad breath when they are left behind. Practice proper brushing technique by brushing up and down, rather than side to side, for a full two to three minutes, morning and night. Reach all your teeth easily by using the right kind of brush.