A 38-year-old member asked:
does it work to rinse your mouth with water after using mouthwash?
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Dr. Thomas Namey answered
48 years experience Rheumatology
Yes.: The mouthwash's antibacterial and cleaning effects are while "rishing" inside your mouth. None are good to swallow. Rinsing your mouth afterwards is not a bad idea!
Answered on Dec 2, 2018
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Dr. Manami Yamaguchi answered
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Your choice: Rinse or not? This depends on what rinse you use. If it is for cavity prevention and the rinse contains fluoride, spit well, but best not to rinse--th ... Read More
A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anna Guarna answered
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No: No, but if it feels burning or uncomfortable it may be the alcohol...Try listerine zero instead of regular.
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A 31-year-old male asked:
Dr. Shariq Refai answered
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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 Fluor ... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. David May answered
30 years experience Dentistry
You could, but: I would stay away from all alcohol containing mouthwashes until it is healed. For now you could just use the saltwater.
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