Do you rinse your mouth with water after brushing your teeth?

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This stemmed from another question about brushing your teeth, but I noticed the amount of people that do this. I had no idea it was actually a thing. My dentist tells me to leave the toothpaste on my teeth after spitting.

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I was always told to rinse since you're not supposed to swallow it.  Plus it tastes disgusting and I want that out asap.

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Yeah, I feel like I've brushed all the gross stuff about and then am leaving it in there if I don't rinse. I follow with mouthwash.

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If your local city water has fluoride added, then your teeth doesn't need to soak in toothpaste.

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I've never been told not to rinse by a dentist or hygienist - I remember getting a brushing and flossing lesson from a hygienist when I was younger and she had me rinse. I usually rinse several times - the type of fluoride in my toothpaste makes my cheeks and gums manky if it isn't properly rinsed. 
One thing I learned recently from a dentist is that you should brush your teeth before eating in the morning - I always thought it was best to brush after eating but she said that was wrong.

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I make my own toothpaste, so I don't have to worry about ingesting any harmful chemicals. However, I still rinse with water afterwards. Spitting the toothpaste out just isn't enough, I feel like all the stuff I brushed off my teeth is still sitting around my mouth unless I rinse.

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Yeah if you rinse the fluoride won't be as effective. Just spit, you're doing it right.

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I can't believe people say they rinse it out. That makes using fluoride semi pointless. People are trying to make you sound stupid by saying you shouldn't swallow the toothpaste lol I think they are insinuating that you save it in your mouth an swallow 😐 anyone reading this, that is definitely not what she is saying. Rinsing is not recommended by professionals. If you do, it should be with a mouthwash that contains fluoride.

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Soo, you... Just.. Eat the toothpaste after brushing teeth?.. Um, my relative is a dentist and I never ever heard to leave toothpaste in your mouth...

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I hate the taste of toothpaste. I always have. I hate it so much i usually gag when I brush my teeth. I've even thrown up before because it is SO so gross.

So yeah I rinse it off. I can't even imagine walking around with the taste in my mouth for an hour. Kill me, it'll be faster.

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It actually says on toothpaste 'if swallowed contact your doctor'. If you consumed a tube of toothpaste you would die - that's how harmful it can be. Always wash your mouth out and try to use one that doesn't contain all the chemical additives if possible