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How can you get the benefits of fluoride in toothpaste when brushing your teeth if you are rinsing mouth off with water immediately after brushing.
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
You get some: The fluoride ions will attach themselves to the tooth during 2 minutes of brushing and are not easily rinsed away, so you do derive a benefit. If you do not rinse you may get more but be assured even with a rinse the fluoride is helpful.
Answered 9/15/2021
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Don't rinse: Don't rinse or rinse with a fluoride rinse (ACT)
Answered 2/22/2016
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Safe and healthy: The most effective way to prevent tooth decay; scientifically demonstrated. In humans fluoride is rapidly and efficiently absorbed.
Answered 2/22/2016
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