Do you mouthwash first, or brush then mouthwash? I have been told that if you do it first it loosens the plaque, making it easier to brush. But i have also heard that if you do it after it gets all those hard to reach leftovers bits. What do you think?
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I think you can do it before and after if it matters to you.
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In that case it makes sense to mouth wash before and after brushing
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I rarely use mouthwash, but on the rare occasions that I did, I brushed first then used mouthwash. In a way I think that's correct. You brush first, then the mouthwash kinda finishes off the dirt that brushing alone has failed to eliminate. But I think thorough brushing would still finish that job. Mouthwash just complements brushing.
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Our routine is floss, brush, rinse! :)
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I tend to use mouthwash after brushing but i think doing it before AND after would be particularly beneficial.
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I have always brushed then use mouthwash.
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I don't use mouthwash. I brush with a toothbrush dipped in hydrogen peroxide and then into baking soda and scrub away (actually I turn it on since it's not a 'manual' brush lOL!) And then I rinse well with water brushing my tongue as well. Sometimes I floss after the brushing and rinse again. Sometimes I do gum massage and use a rubber pick.
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when i dont have time to brush, i use the mouthwash. when i do brush, i skip the mouthwash. i think it is just to freshen your breath. i dont think it does anything to the plaque.
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Brush first, then rinse
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I always rinse first then brush.
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I brush, then I complete the job by using mouthwash. Listerine makes a "Pre-Brush Rinse" mouthwash that is supposed to be designed for improving the brushing procedure. It also has whitening agents.
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i brush first
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