Random brushing teeth question:

Belloni · 17 Oct 2010 at 22:04

When you've just brushed your teeth, do you wash your mouth with water, or just spit out the toothpaste or leave it in there?!

I've always wondered is it better to leave it on there for a bit to let it work better or?!

jp_bl_68 · 17 Oct 2010 at 22:07

I rinse.

toyotacelicagt4 · 17 Oct 2010 at 22:08

jp_bl_68 said:
I rinse.

+1

jcb33 · 17 Oct 2010 at 22:08

Rinse with mouthwash.

Jcb33.

petriodet · 17 Oct 2010 at 22:08

well i rinse then i use mouth wash.

EvilDreams · 17 Oct 2010 at 22:08

Rinse....then gargle....then spit.

jp_bl_68 · 17 Oct 2010 at 22:09

petriodet said:
well i rinse then i use mouth wash.

I do that, then rinse again.

chipperhead · 17 Oct 2010 at 22:09

I read that you shouldn't rinse but it just doesn't feel right.

Doonhamer · 17 Oct 2010 at 22:10

Sometimes a dentist will advise smearing some toothpaste onto your teeth or not rinsing after brushing. I assume its something to so with absorbing fluoride or something from the toothpaste.

kiteloopy · 17 Oct 2010 at 22:11

chipperhead said:
I read that you shouldn't rinse but it just doesn't feel right.

my dentist said this.

I still rinse tho, habit i guess.

Fenris · 17 Oct 2010 at 22:11

I just spit it out.

But then I also use mouthwash after.

jp_bl_68 · 17 Oct 2010 at 22:11

chipperhead said:
I read that you shouldn't rinse but it just doesn't feel right.

I always thought it was bad not to rinse, that too much fluorine/fluoride could be corrosive?

Deadbeat · 17 Oct 2010 at 22:12

I rinse with listerine. It feels like mouth rape.

Destination · 17 Oct 2010 at 22:13

Belloni said:
When you've just brushed your teeth, do you wash your mouth with water, or just spit out the toothpaste or leave it in there?!

I've always wondered is it better to leave it on there for a bit to let it work better or?!

Better to leave it.
Spit it out, and then wipe your mouth, walk away.
Leaves higher fluoride conc around the teeth, so the restorative process continues for longer.
Also better to brush after breakfast than before for similar reason (folks will argue the issues of acid wear immediately after brushing - rather some wear than holes in teeth)

As long as you are not swallowing lumps of toothpaste, and have no retardation that would stop a normal spit action, then best to spit out, and leave it.

Guest2 · 17 Oct 2010 at 22:14

water - listerine gives me ulcers

Wizzfizz · 17 Oct 2010 at 22:14

Brush->floss->mouth wash->rinse with water

Destination · 17 Oct 2010 at 22:15

petriodet said:
well i rinse then i use mouth wash.

Thats fine too, but might be better to brush morning and night, and then use your mouthwash after lunch and dinner, so the teeth get a cleaning (and fluoride exposure) 4 times a day instead of two, with virtually no extra effort, and no greater expense.

mrteabag · 17 Oct 2010 at 22:15

I feel my balls when I'm brushing my teeth.

Vonhelmet · 17 Oct 2010 at 22:15

Rinse, then floss if I can be arsed.

I read somewhere that you're not supposed to rinse after you're done, as it's better to leave the toothpaste on your teeth.

Vonhelmet · 17 Oct 2010 at 22:16

mrteabag said:
I feel my balls when I'm brushing my teeth.

Only then?

You're missing out.