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No, mouthwash after brushing removes the fluoride that the toothpaste has just deposited. Similarly, avoid rinsing after brushing.

There's not really a 'good' time to use mouthwash. Maybe an hour or more after a meal, if you're in a rush - but no sooner than that, as the tooth enamel will still be softened by the food.



Even with flouride mouthwash? You're saying the paste/gel is physically more capable of depositing flouride or something?


For whatever reason, (in the US) mouthwash contains far less fluoride than toothpaste.

So, mouthwash before toothpaste. Or do as I do, and use mouthwash intermittently when in the bathroom, to boost the time there is fresh fluoride inhibiting bacteria on my teeth and gums.

Most importantly, don't rinse after either - same idea.




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