Why It Is Wrong To Rinse Your Mouth After Brushing – Medical Practitioner Explains

 Doctor Olufunmilayo Adeniyi, a Medical Personnel has advised the general public against rinsing their mouths with water immediately after brushing their teeth.

Dr. Adeniyi, who made this known in a program on TVC, said that rinsing the mouth immediately after brushing erases a lot of the benefit of applying fluoride to one’s teeth.

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She said rinsing the mouth immediately after brushing has the tendency of reducing the fluoride's preventative effects (on the teeth).

 

In her words:

 “We advise that you spit and do not rinse with water so that there is a little left to act on it. If you brush for two minutes and you spit in between the two minutes, you won’t be able to keep all the toothpaste in your mouth for two minutes.

“So, you spit out, you rinse a little and do it again, and lastly, you spit out and leave it to act. You will see that your breath smells fresher than when you rinse.

“It is recommended that you visit your dentist every six months, at least twice a year. Some people who produce more dirt in their mouths or more calculus in their mouths are asked to see the dentist every four months.

“Every pregnant woman should routinely see a dentist during the course of the pregnancy because the pregnancy hormones affect your gums and your mouth adversely.

“Prevention is cheaper than waiting till late to get something rid off, just invest in a routine check-up.”