0
Mouthwash is not a substitute for tooth brushing. Everyone should brush his or her teeth at least twice daily, and floss once daily. This is the minimum frequency necessary to prevent plaque build-up, and the cavities that can result. Mouthwash is used, not to prevent cavities, but to prevent bad breath. Since you're going to brush and floss, and you want to use mouthwash, it makes more sense to use the mouthwash after brushing and flossing, rather than before, since brushing and flossing stirs up bacteria and other malodorous debris.
Wiki User
∙ 16y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Do you brush your teeth after you use crest white strips?
Before, of course. Brushing your teeth removes build up of food, plaque and other nasty things. So do you want to whiten your teeth, or the nasty gunk on top? Also, if you brush your teeth afterward, it might not let all the chemicals do their complete job.
Do I brush my teeth before or after using Crest 3D White Multi-Care Whitening Mouthwash?
I always use mine after :) Hope this helped!!
What makes you whiter?
I have been using baking soda and pre-rinse whiting mouthwash as a paste prior to brushing my teeth. Just dont brush to hard :)
Although I usually brush my teeth twice a day for like 5 mins why is it that recently if I forget to brush and just use mouthwash my teeth look whiter?
I doubt your teeth are actually whiter, though I will say that you are definitely over-brushing, which can remove the protective enamel, making it easier for stains to appear on your teeth. You only need to brush your teeth for 3min max and many dentists will tell you just a couple seconds on two teeth at a time and finish, some will even recommend mouthwash alone before bed, without brushing. Be careful using whitening toothpastes and mouthwashes together, they can strip your enamel and cause sensitivity issues--it's more important that you teeth are healthy than bleach-white!
How do you make your breath fresh?
brush your teeth you rottenness don't chew gum cuz it makes your breath smell like mint and then smell worse than it used to. using mouthwash doesnt help and it tastes AWFUL!! so i guess u just have to brush your teeth. a lot.
Tips on how to care of gums and teeth?
Brush your gums and teeth after eating with a softbristled tooth brush (using and up and down bushing motion not side to side) and a little tooth paste.Floss once a day between your teeth before brushing.
What energy types are you using when you brush your teeth?
Kinetic
Do I need to brush my teeth after using breath spray?
no
How do you clean shark teeth?
You can clean shark teeth by using a tooth brush and bleach.
Should you brush your teeth after using crest 3d white strips?
After using 3D Crest White Strips you should not brush your teeth right away. Follow the directions on the product for time frame for brushing the teeth.
Can you brush your teeth after whitening strips?
Of course you can brush after using whitening strips! Most use the same bleaching compounds as "whitening" toothpastes.Interestingly, you get more bang for your buck if you brush beforehand. It makes sense, scrubbing off any excess substances that would absorb whiteners, as well as creating a more even surface for the strips to work on.There was a clinical trial done by R.W. Gerlach, et al. about this "Impact of Prior Tooth Brushing on Whitening Strip Clinical Response":"According to crest, you should not brush immediately before applying the strips; but after applying strips, it is fine to brush gently"Here is the Q and A from their site.Q. Can I brush my teeth immediately before using Whitestrips?A. Do NOT brush immediately BEFORE applying strips. To avoid gum irritation, allow for some time to pass after you have brushed your teeth to apply strips.Q. Can I brush my teeth immediately after using Whitestrips?A. Yes, after using Whitestrips, you can brush gently.For more information please refer to the related link.
Can you eat just before using Crest Whitestrips?
Yes, but make sure you brush and/or floss before putting them on, because the bleaching agent will penetrate deeper into your teeth if there is no plaque.
