We all do it, but maybe it's time to stop.
Scrubbing your teeth in the morning or at night can be a quick way to feel fresh and clean. But if you've been reaching for a water cup to help"Rinsing our mouth with water is very bad for our teeth as it washes away the protective fluoride left behind by brushing," according to, BDS, CEO of the Oral Health Foundation."Fluoride is the single-most-important ingredient in toothpaste.
According to a 2016 survey conducted by the Oral Health Foundation, rinsing with water after brushing is quite popular: 62 percent of respondents—or nearly two in three people—reported it as part of their routine, while just 23 percent spit correctly without using water. But it also found that 14 percent of respondents chose to rinse and spit with mouthwash immediately after brushing.
"It may also be surprising to some, but using mouthwash directly after brushing is also bad for our teeth as it also rinses away fluoride," Carter explained.is a good idea if you want to get the full effect of fluoride on your teeth—especially if it contains alcohol, Healthline suggests. The one exception is using mouthwash that contains fluoride as an ingredient, which can help keep fluoride levels in the mouth elevated even after a rinse.
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