Rinsing with water right after brushing cleans your teeth.

That is actually wrong and here is the reason.

Toothpaste contains fluoride, which takes about thirty minutes to actually strengthen your

enamel and prevent cavities.

When you immediately rinse with water, you wash all of that protective

shield right down the drain before it does any work.

The right move is simple: spit out the excess toothpaste,

put the brush away, and walk away.

Do not drink water, do not use mouthwash, and do not rinse

for at least twenty to thirty minutes.

I know it feels strange if you grew up rinsing with a

cup of water every single night.

But leaving that thin layer on your teeth is literally free protection

against decay.

Just spit and walk away.

Try it tonight and your enamel will thank you.