Who built the pyramids of Egypt?
Which came first: the chicken or the egg?
Should you rinse with water after brushing children’s teeth or not?
While the builders of the great pyramids and fowl philosophy remain a mystery, the benefit of rinsing after brushing is clear. Experts say don’t do it...especially not for infants and toddlers.
The small amount of fluoride toothpaste that stays in the mouth after brushing is good for kids’ teeth, making them stronger and better at fighting cavity-causing germs.
For more on how not rinsing after brushing can improve the teeth health of kids (and parents!), see the short, new Tooth Talk video on rinsing.
*Research based on a 2012 British Dental Journal article.
