A member asked:
Should we rinse mouth with water after using mouthwash or just spit it out with saliva? if don't rinse w water i feel the chemicals are all in mouth
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No: No dont rinse out your mouth with water immediately after use. The mouthwash continues to work even after you spit it out. Use a mouth wash with Fluoride and dont use alcohol based onces too much as they will dry out your mouth. If the chemicals or after taste become too bothersome then its ok to rinse with water.
Answered 4/28/2019
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Your Preference: The mouthwash chemistry has done its job. So rinsing lightly with water it not a problem.
Answered 5/22/2017
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