toothbrushing protocol

[HaxorNubcake]

Does anybody else rinse their mouths with water after spitting out the toothpaste? I have done that all my life, but I was talking to one of my friends who says that he doesn't.

For clarification, what I do is:
1. Brush teeth as usual
2. Spit out toothpaste
3. Gargle/Rinse mouth with handful of water, spit out, repeat ~x3.

Pretty stupid question I know, but I'm curious

 

[ChaoZ]

Why the fvck wouldn't he?

 

[Zaitsevs]

no actually I swallow the spit and end up puking an hour later.

^^ actually I used to do that when I wanted to stay home from school when I was young, swallow toothpaste and you puke an hour or so later. stomach can't handle flouride

but I don't rinse, I just spit and then scrape my tongue with a scraper.

 

[HaxorNubcake]

*poll added.

 

[Kirby64]

I never rinse my mouth. I just spit 3-4 times and go on my way. My breath stays minty longer

People think I'm weird

 

[Ika]

I rinse, but I've thought about not rinsing so my breath stays minty longer

I don't think I've ever puked from swallowing foamed toothpaste, though.

EDIToh, wasted my 6666 post on this

 

[Yzzim]

I was thinking about this too. Wouldn't rinsing wash away all the fluoride from the toothpaste right away? What if you use sensitive toothpaste?

 

[MrChad]

http://www.ehow.com/how_3063_brush-teeth.html

 

[compnovice]

I really really thought everyone rinsed... guess I was wrong......

 

[squiggledot]

I didn't realize that some people actually don't rinse. I've never met anyone who doesn't...

 

[DayLaPaul]

The thought of keeping the nasty gingivitisy, plaquey toothpaste in my mouth after brushing my teeth is repulsive. Stick a little fresh toothpaste in your mouth after brushing if you want that minty fresh flavor.

 

[Kirby64]

Originally posted by: DayLaPaul
The thought of keeping the nasty gingivitisy, plaquey toothpaste in my mouth after brushing my teeth is repulsive. Stick a little fresh toothpaste in your mouth after brushing if you want that minty fresh flavor.

I didn't know toothpaste/saliva could contain gingivitis. And for the plaque, I guess you must brush your teeth 24/7 right? Cause plaque is there right after you eat something.

 

[DayLaPaul]

Originally posted by: Kirby64

Originally posted by: DayLaPaul
The thought of keeping the nasty gingivitisy, plaquey toothpaste in my mouth after brushing my teeth is repulsive. Stick a little fresh toothpaste in your mouth after brushing if you want that minty fresh flavor.

I didn't know toothpaste/saliva could contain gingivitis. And for the plaque, I guess you must brush your teeth 24/7 right? Cause plaque is there right after you eat something.

And that somehow makes my point any less valid?

 

[QueBert]

I went to a dentist years ago and she recommended that right after I brush my teeth I brush them again but use water. anyone heard of this??

 

[Alex]

Originally posted by: QueBert
I went to a dentist years ago and she recommended that right after I brush my teeth I brush them again but use water. anyone heard of this??

yeah a guy i went to uni with would do that... he had really white teeth to...

about the rinsing...isn't it bad to swallow toothpaste? i always rinse and gargle at least 2-3 times after

 

[sswingle]

Originally posted by: franguinho

Originally posted by: QueBert
I went to a dentist years ago and she recommended that right after I brush my teeth I brush them again but use water. anyone heard of this??

yeah a guy i went to uni with would do that... he had really white teeth to...

about the rinsing...isn't it bad to swallow toothpaste? i always rinse and gargle at least 2-3 times after

I dont rinse, but I dont swallow any toothpaste either.

 

[Al Neri]

people still brush their teeth?