Cleaning teeth - should we rinse out after toothpaste?

I always rinse, I don't like toothpaste residues in my mouth and I'm not going to change at my age.

I rarely use mouthwash, just plain water.

I not only rinse but use a water pic after brushing, it's my mouth and I do as I please. I've reached this age with only 4 fillings and no new ones since primary school so I'm doing something right. Who cares what the current trend is if it leaves your mouth feeling dry and manky. I've never used mouthwash and I've never had or needed a scale and polish. I also brush my teeth using warm water and always have and only discovered a few years ago others find this weird, that's ok because I don't need anyone's permission. We should all do what we feel comfortable with.

DD1 told me not to, said dentist told her children shouldn't. Now I don't but it's hard getting used to that.

No. The most recent info is no rinsing.

Also, there must be a considerable gap between cleaning teeth and using a mouthwash. This is often written on the mouthwash bottle but I think most mouthwash-users ignore it.

Don't know what happened there I have sensitive teeth an use Sensadine toothpaste .

My dental hygienist, who I see twice a year, told me to leave some toothpaste on my teeth.

I do a rinse to get rid of any bits, and then a second quick and gentle brush with toothpaste which I don't rinse. Works for me.

I have always rinsed, then mouthwash. I brush my teeth aftee every meal. Done this for about 45 years . . . I am 64 and have all my teeth, not even a filling. Live in an area without flouride in the water supply too.

Yes, I agree with most that the general consensus these days is not to rinse after brushing. Mouthwash should be used separately ideally during the day when not brushing the teeth as this will keep plaque forming bacteria levels low.

To be honest if you are well on in years, have always rinsed and have a good set of teeth with no receding gum issues I wouldn't worry about it and just keep up the good work with what you are doing.

I was told not to rinse, I have sensitive teeth and was told this would leave the paste helping my teeth for longer

Yes I agree with your AC, this is the latest advice for the reason you give

Floss/interdens your teeth, give a good rinse, then clean your teeth.
Floride will remain on your teeth for as long as possible that way.

Have read on alternative sights that fluoride is a big no no for cancer patients. Personally find if I do not rinse it makes my mouth dry and chalky.

I use a "sensitive" toothpaste and was advjsed years ago not to rinse out as the ingredients need a chance to work.

Never rinse!

I rinse with water but never mouthwash. My dentist told me never to use it after brushing my teeth. Couldn’t go to bed not having rinsed my teeth at all. When my teeth are sensitive I do rub sensodyne over the affected tooth before bed but that’s all.

I have trouble with a particularly sensite tooth, and dentist advised using sensitive toothpaste applied neat on a finger before going to bed, which does seem to handle flare ups. So clean teeth and then apply more on a finger, told never to rinse or use mouthwash unless hours apart.

Same as Riggie.

I rinse my teeth and then rub some toothpaste from the tube onto, and particularly in between, my teeth.
Otherwise the particles I’ve brushed from my teeth remain in my mouth don’t they?

I’ve spent my whole life rinsing but my daughter told me I shouldn’t and it appears she’s right! Hard to break the habit of a lifetime ?

its easy! rinse with a fluoride containg mouthwash

Just a good spit, without rinsing.

My DH is a dentist and says it's best not to rinse if you want the fluoride to do its work. However, I've always rinsed with a mouthwash which contains fluoride, except when I've used Sensodyne where obviously it pays to leave the toothpaste to reduce sensitivity!

“ Most mouthwashes are just coloured water with a bit of flavouring” not true. I’m on immunosuppressive drugs and if I bite the inside of my mouth I get sores, which only clear up after a few rinses with a Colgate mouthwash.

My dentist told me to stop using mouthwash after brushing and to spit not rinse for the exact reason you mentioned. However I feel more confident using mouthwash so I ow use the mouthwash in the morning but at night, before I go to bed I leave my mouth unrinsed so that the fluoride stays on my teeth. My dentist said this is a good compromise.