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.
1 Duke Health: Myth or Fact -- Wait 30 Minutes After Eating to Go Swimming. 2  NY Times Health; The Claim -- Never Swim After Eating; Anahad O'Connor; June 2005. 3  AARP; Myth Buster -- Swimming After Eating Is Dangerous; Geoff Williams; July 2008.4  Mayo Clinic: Infant and Toddler Health; Jay Hoecker; June 2010. Duke Health: Myth or Fact -- Wait 30 Minutes After Eating to Go Swimming. 2  NY Times Health; The Claim -- Never Swim After Eating; Anahad O'Connor; June 2005. 3  AARP; Myth Buster -- Swimming After Eating Is Dangerous; Geoff Williams; July 2008.