Should I Use Mouthwash Before Brushing?

Do you eat or drink within 30 minutes after using mouthwash?

Do you think mouthwash is a good alternative to brushing?

Do you think everyone needs to use a mouthwash?

Do you use mouthwash before brushing?

Do you rinse after a mouthwash?

Do you run through the ingredients of mouthwash before buying it?

The National Health Service (NHS) recommends that you don't eat or drink anything for 30 minutes after you use a fluoride mouthwash. When you use a mouthwash, the fluoride present in it helps to remove tooth decay and strengthens the enamel on your teeth. When you eat or drink right away, this fluoride will get washed away and the benefits will have no impact. That's why make sure you don't eat or drink anything for 30 minutes after you rinse your mouth with a fluoride mouthwash.

, Unfortunately, you're wrong. There's no substitute for brushing and flossing as it removes all the germs from your mouth and keeps your teeth clean and healthy. Mouthwash should always be seen as an additional practice that can further strengthen your teeth and enamel, but it is never a substitute for good brushing every day.

While it helps to use a mouthwash and rinse your mouth once every few hours to remove the germs and to keep it clean, it is not necessary that everyone should use it. Mouthwashes are optional and cannot be a substitute for brushing. It is mostly for people who tend to have bad breath and need to rinse their mouths often. But for people who don't get bad breath, mouthwash may not be needed at all.

It's probably not a good idea to use a mouthwash before brushing. It is enough to rinse your mouth a few times and brush your teeth well. Maybe even floss right after you brush. Use a mouthwash after that, or you can choose to use it during lunch or right after a meal to ensure that food particles don't stick in your teeth and become a breeding ground for germs. Never use a mouthwash before brushing, especially if you're using a fluoride one, as the effects of fluoride will be removed by the brushing.

Not required at all. When you rinse with a mouthwash that should be enough to remove all the germs and bad breath. When you rinse, the good ingredients in a mouthwash that can strengthen your teeth tend to get washed off as well. So, never rinse after using the mouthwash.

Perfect! This will help you decide on the right mouthwash. If you're unsure, check with your doctor and ask for recommendations.

It's about time you start looking at the ingredients, so you know which mouthwash would work well for you. The mouthwash you choose must include one or more of the following ingredients - astringent salt, fluoride, antimicrobial solution, peroxide, or any other whitener.