Mouthwash before or after brushing?

[Warthog912]

Originally posted by: jdub1107

Originally posted by: AbAbber2k
I believe the Dentist recommended order is Floss > Brush > Rinse.

Yup. That's the order that I follow.

 

[tami]

Originally posted by: chrisms
Listerine is supposed to be used before brushing to loosen up plaque that a toothbrush would otherwise not be able to remove. I'd assume it would be the same for other mouthwash brands but I could be wrong.

Use it afterwards only if you want green teeth. The point of stuff like listerine is not go give you good breath (for this it is basically worthless) it is to aid in teeth cleaning

i disagree. listerine gives me great breath

and it does not discolor my teeth -- or anyone else's (of anyone i know, at least), for that matter. (seriously, what would be the benefit of a mouthwash -- a teeth cleaner and plaque killer -- if it colored your teeth?!)

have you EVER even used listerine?

 

[LASTGUY2GETPS2]

Originally posted by: Pepsei

Originally posted by: mobobuff
After.

 

[chrisms]

Originally posted by: tami

Originally posted by: chrisms
Listerine is supposed to be used before brushing to loosen up plaque that a toothbrush would otherwise not be able to remove. I'd assume it would be the same for other mouthwash brands but I could be wrong.

Use it afterwards only if you want green teeth. The point of stuff like listerine is not go give you good breath (for this it is basically worthless) it is to aid in teeth cleaning

i disagree. listerine gives me great breath

and it does not discolor my teeth -- or anyone else's (of anyone i know, at least), for that matter. (seriously, what would be the benefit of a mouthwash -- a teeth cleaner and plaque killer -- if it colored your teeth?!)

have you EVER even used listerine?

Yes I've used it. The benefit of mouthwash is to loosen up the crap on your teeth before you brush. It only colors your teeth if you don't brush afterwards, because the brushing gets rid of the listerine

 

[Aquaman]

Originally posted by: moshquerade

Originally posted by: Skoorb

Originally posted by: moshquerade

Originally posted by: Skoorb
Who cares, it's a waste of time anyway. But I guess if you do care, do it after.

listerine isn't a waste of time.

According to the manufacturer maybe

it really kills bacteria. i even use it to irrigate periodontal pockets in my practice.

You is da dentist :Q

I fear you now

Cheers,
Aquaman

 

[OverVolt]