4 ms·

Is there empirical evidence that this order is more effective?

• gcanyon 11mo ago
  The article cites a study saying that it is.
  • ninju 11mo ago
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29741239/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29741239/ (a study linked in the article)
• deleted 11mo ago
  [deleted]
• deleted 11mo ago
  [deleted]
• derbOac 11mo ago
  The essay links to this study, so yes: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29741239/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29741239/ I was a bit confused about why it would matter, but then realized I brush, then floss, then use a fluoride rinse, which isn't really addressed by the study. If you didn't use a rinse or a fluoride floss, presumably the toothpaste from brushing would be more likely to get into the areas between your teeth after flossing. If you use a fluoride rinse or fluoride floss I'm not sure it would matter much, or brushing first might even be better, because it would remove material to make flossing more effective. Maybe?
  • IAmBroom 11mo ago
    Again, "fluoridated" is not equal. In concentrations: Drinking water << mouthwash << toothpaste (assuming all are "fluoridated").