More easy ways to safeguard your smile Swishing mouthwash after, rather than before, brushing is a smart move. Here are a few other easy steps you can take to keep your mouth healthy. 1. Pre-brush ...

People often see mouthwash as a crucial part of an oral health routine, but it isn’t as important as brushing and flossing.

Skipping the rinse after brushing allows the fluoride to stay on the teeth, providing added protection, dental experts say.

After you're finished brushing your teeth, you can go ahead and skip the rinse step. As it turns out, it could actually be detrimental to the health of those pearly whites.

Using mouthwash right after brushing can wash away the fluoride from toothpaste, reducing its protective effects on your teeth.

Good tooth-brushing habits are something our parents drummed into us from an early age. And now that we're adults, cleaning our teeth is one of those every day must-dos we have definitely got down. Or ...

Hoffman Family Dentistry cites several reasons why using mouthwash before brushing your teeth might be more effective. It removes bacteria and softens the existing plaque, making it easier to brush.

We asked dentists about best dental hygiene practices. Should you rinse after brushing? The answer from experts might surprise you.

You might already know that it’s not a great idea to rinse your mouth out after brushing your teeth, as this banishes toothpaste’s active ingredient, fluoride, from your gnashers. And it turns ...

You might already know that it’s not a great idea to rinse your mouth out after brushing your teeth, as this banishes toothpaste’s active ingredient, fluoride, from your gnashers. And it turns out ...