Should You Rinse After Brushing?

Dr Chhaya Chauhan (GDC: 83940) explains why you should spit, not rinse after brushing your teeth.
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We have had a number of commonly asked questions as a result of the video. Please see those and our responses below:


Q: How long should I wait after brushing teeth till I can use mouthwash?
A: Ideally, at least 30 minutes.


Q: When do I use mouthwash then?
A: Best to use it at another time of day when you wouldn't normally brush. For example after lunch. Yo



Q: Can I rinse after 30 minutes?
A: Yes.


Q: The remaining fluoride that doesn't get spat out will mix with my saliva and I will swallow it, is that bad?
A: No. It is fine to swallow the small amount of residual fluoride that will be left. Just make sure you have spat out the majority.


Q: I usually floss straight after brushing. Do I wait 30 minutes to floss or do it with the fluoride still on the teeth.


Q: When I use fluoride rinse and spit it out am I supposed to rinse my mouth after?
A: No don't rinse after using a fluoride rinse. Just spit the majority of it out.


Q: So I am supposed to go to sleep with toothpaste left in my mouth?
A: Yes.


Q: Can I rinse before brushing?
A: Yes, you can. No harm in doing this. Just be mindful if using mouthwash, all freshness from that will likely be undone by then brushing.


Q: Where is the evidence for spit don't rinse?

[ayalabaleeiro]

It amazes me why toothpaste manufacturers never tell their customers how to use them properly

[JordanQuest_]

Ok I’ve never brushed my teeth correctly in my 18 years of life🙂

[slice]

I’m 14 and I’m so glad I found this out at an early age lmao 😂

[Mr.DMZ.]

I've been rinsing my mouth for 30 years 🥺

[paranoidhumanoid]

It's so confusing because the toothpaste instructions specifically state "do not swallow toothpaste". If you don't rinse, you will involuntarily swallow residual toothpaste left in the oral cavity during normal daily activities and sleep.

[grimwatcher]

This makes me realize that my parents don't know how to brush their teeth because they taught it to me the wrong way lol

[milkycat]

I’m 19 and I just remember when I watched Mr. Bean (not animation) he was brushing his teeth and doesn’t wash it in water, in the back of my mind I think that’s stupid and I didn’t believe in that scene. So after all this years Mr. Bean was right and I’m stupid 😂

(Hello, so I checked my toothpaste and it is written that I should wash it with water? Idk what to do😆)

[glimpseofparadise]

Been going to the dentist and never learned about this for 30+ yrs. Thanks Youtube!

[BlueMagic]

Literally no dentist told me this. Didn't have cavities until I started using mouth wash and rinsing 7 years ago. I'm salty, but I am happy to know this now. THANK YOU.

[keithsantos]

Guys its effective just dont put too much toothpaste just a pea size only and brush in 2 minutes and then after you brush just spit the excess toothpaste and you're done.. *sorry for my grammar*

[classic]

I was today years old when I knew how to properly brush my teeth

[wilfredv]

We really appreciate you created the faq comment after all subscribers ask questions, you're really nice!

[RahnyT]

This is what i’ve been following for the past 2 months and this is a very good guide on healthy teeth. My teeth are now whiter than ever!

[AMG-sykg]

I’ve been doing this for a few months and I actually think my teeth are looking better and they feel better. I told my family and they were shocked and told me I was wrong. I’ve done research but everything is mixed so idrk. Some say rinse and some say spit the excess out.

[Gustava]

I rinse and will continue to do so. This is because there can be some dirt residue left that would stay if not rinsed with some water, and also the foam from the toothpaste containing some dirt is a bit gross having that still in your mouth..

[miteshsharma]

I'm glad that you've put this information on YouTube.. It's very helpful for the peoples....

[Ambergris]

Rinsing flushes out food particles and helps after flossing. Also we are suppose to brush tongue and gargle . I might try cleaning my entire mouth and flossing then rinse and then brush again but don’t rinse . But only with non toxic toothpaste .

[czdn]

I’ve always used mouthwash right after, didn’t realise how many things i’ve been doing wrong

[flutelearner]

This is so new to me.. Thanks for guidance