It’s standard practice: You brush your teeth for 2 minutes with a toothbrush and toothpaste, then spit and rinse with either water or mouthwash. However, it turns out holding off on rinsing may be key to keeping your teeth healthy — especially if you’re prone to cavities. To find out why we should stop rinsing our mouths immediately after brushing our teeth, we consulted two dentists for their expert insights.
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Why you should stop rinsing after brushing your teeth
When you rinse with water after brushing your teeth, you’re washing away the fluoride and active ingredients from your toothpaste, says Dr. Whitney White, practice owner at Aspen Dental. “Brush, spit and do not rinse with water,” she advises.
If you’ve been rinsing all this time, don’t panic. Dr. Roopali Kulkarni, a consumer advisor spokesperson for
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