# Nausea and Teeth > Stomach acid is hard on enamel. Simple steps to protect teeth after nausea or vomiting. A plain-English guide with practical steps. ## Guides - [Rinse, Don't Brush Right Away](https://morning-sickness-and-teeth.pages.dev/rinse-with-water-or-baking-soda/): After vomiting, dental organizations commonly suggest rinsing your mouth instead of brushing straight away, because acid leaves the tooth surface softened for. - [Waiting to Brush](https://morning-sickness-and-teeth.pages.dev/wait-before-brushing-nausea/): A common suggestion is to wait before brushing after you have been sick, since acid-softened enamel is easier to wear down. - [Using a Fluoride Rinse After Nausea](https://morning-sickness-and-teeth.pages.dev/fluoride-rinse-nausea/): A fluoride rinse nausea routine can be a gentle extra for some people, because it adds fluoride without any brushing. - [Bland Snacks That Are Kind to Teeth](https://morning-sickness-and-teeth.pages.dev/bland-snacks-teeth/): The best bland snacks teeth can live with are plain, low in sugar and low in acid, and eaten in a few set moments rather than nibbled all day. - [Telling Your Midwife](https://morning-sickness-and-teeth.pages.dev/tell-your-midwife/): It is worth telling your midwife about vomiting, a sore mouth or changes in your teeth, because she can check how you are coping overall and point you toward. ## About - [About Nausea and Teeth](https://morning-sickness-and-teeth.pages.dev/about/): not medical advice, how the site is funded and how guides are made ## Optional - [RSS feed](https://morning-sickness-and-teeth.pages.dev/feed.xml)