Sorry....I Just Need To Know!
2006-11-16 13:59:24 · 10 answers · asked by Beth 2 in Health ➔ Dental
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF MOUTHWASH?
TO ADD A FINISHING TOUCH TO BRUSHING.
THE ANSWER IS AFTER BRUSHING.
2006-11-16 14:30:29 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what brand, other reads pre-rinse mouthwash so obviously before brushing twice a day..but i use two brands whitening and "therasol" that i bought from my dentist's ofc. So now, morning will be the whitening pre-rinse and then at night the therasol where i dip my toothbrush and gargle the rest after per dentist instructions. So the answer is it really depends what kind of mouthwash you are using.
What are u using newaiz? jz curious. :D
2006-11-16 15:51:13 · answer #2 · answered by Aileen A. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After is generally better, though there are some pre-brush rinses.... I don't tend to recommend them. enh.
MY big suggestion about sequence is to floss before brushing....most people brush and floss (in that order.) I like to suggest flossing first (gets junk out from between teeth and into gum pockets) and them brushing, whic helps clear the junk out. I suppose the rinse would clear out post-floss detritus, but...
If you have a Fluoride rinse (like ACT) it's DEFINITELY after floss/brush and then no rinse w/ water.
2006-11-16 18:10:36 · answer #3 · answered by drswansondds 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think after brushing and flossing so it can better get in between your teeth and down under your gums. Both of those places are the breeding grounds of plaque/bacteria and it is very important to get Listerine there.
2006-11-16 14:43:24 · answer #4 · answered by peaceandharmonyandmercy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is best to use mouthwash after brushing because it kills the rest of the germs that brushing doesnt
2006-11-16 14:02:30 · answer #5 · answered by mikemassey2003 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually after since most of them you're not supposed to drink or eat or anything for 1/2 an hour after using them.
2006-11-16 14:06:35 · answer #6 · answered by Christina 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
After... Read the instructions, there on the bottle! Twice a day, for best results.
2006-11-16 14:44:11 · answer #7 · answered by debs 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would brush first then use Listerine Orange flavor:)
2006-11-16 14:02:47 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it just depends i have some that says on bottle that u use it before brushing but its a whiting agent
2006-11-16 14:02:14 · answer #9 · answered by mz.thang 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
both. =]
2006-11-16 14:06:53 · answer #10 · answered by always_here_37 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋