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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?
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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.
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.
Answered 12/18/2016
857 views
Thank
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