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Not sure if this is 100% scientifically backed but I read a bit by a dental hygienist on a forum that you shouldn't rinse when brushing with proper toothpaste because it can help remineralize the teeth if when its not rinsed away after

Its annoying but its a good way to cut down on mindless snacking at the very least for me so its something I do sometimes. Hope its not voodoo

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[–] UnpopularCrow@lemmy.world 23 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I spoke with a dental hygienist in a hot tub once (that’s how you know this information is solid). She did say to avoid rinsing or mouthwash after brushing with fluoride toothpaste. She also wasn’t a huge fan of alcohol mouthwash in general as it kills both good and bad bacteria. Too bad because I really do enjoy the “burn” feeling when I use it.

[–] Dexx1s@lemmy.world 13 points 10 months ago (4 children)

I've heard both, but I can't not rinse after brushing. Any taste of actual toothpaste in my mouth is unsettling to me.

[–] LordOfTheChia@lemmy.world 23 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Just let it sit for 10-15 minutes, then reward yourself by washing it down with a cup of fresh orange juice.

[–] ApathyTree@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 10 months ago

I got a sensodyne toothpaste recently that doesn’t have that overwhelming toothpaste taste. It’s the nourish stuff and its flavor is “natural mint and citrus oil”, and it’s mostly not the mint that I taste. It was super weird for a few days, but I strongly prefer it over toothpaste flavored toothpaste.

Maybe something like that would work better for you, as well.

[–] GissaMittJobb@lemmy.ml 4 points 10 months ago

You get used to it after a while. The taste of the toothpaste subsides pretty quickly as well, so it's not like an extended period of suffering.

[–] Catoblepas@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I was told by my dental hygienist that although you shouldn’t rinse after brushing, you can spit as many times as you want. Your saliva isn’t going to be able to totally rinse off the fluoride the way water will. IME it usually only takes a few extra spits to get from overwhelmingly minty to present but bearable.

[–] Dexx1s@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago

It still irks me. I guess it's just me having rinsed my entire life.