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> My dentist recommends not rinsing after brushing, and just leaving the toothpaste in there Is that not common practice? Just spit and you're done?
by cecilpl2 5y ago
> My dentist recommends not rinsing after brushing, and just leaving the toothpaste in there
Is that not common practice? Just spit and you're done?
- cheeseomlit 5y agoMany people rinse with water afterwards. If I don't rinse I get a wicked stomach-ache almost immediately after swallowing some toothpaste residue, so I rinse
- tzs 5y agoHow about rinsing with a fluoride rinse rather than water?
- germinalphrase 5y agoI can’t stand the strong taste and residue film.
- TheSkyHasEyes 5y agoOr the cottonmouth.
- LeoPanthera 5y agoMany/most people rinse with water afterwards. I don't know if rinsing with fluoride mouthwash is better. I assume it's better than water, at least, but I don't know how it compares to not rinsing.
- ajsnigrutin 5y agoThis is a fairly new thing for me... we usually spat and then rinsed our mouths.
- senectus1 5y agosame here (australia)