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I have always rinsed my mouth with water after i finish brushing my teeth. is it better for me to just spit it out rather than rinsing with water?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Keep rinsing: Rinsing with water will help remove the bacteria and debris that you brushed off your teeth. If you are not flossing your teeth now is the time to start.

Dr Malerman agreed

Answered 12/17/2016

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Keep rinsing: Rinsing with water will help remove the bacteria and debris that you brushed off your teeth. If you are not flossing your teeth now is the time to start.

Dr Sandler agreed

Answered 12/18/2016

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