I’m a dental expert, this is why your should never rinse your mouth with water or mouthwash after brushing your teeth

An orthodontist has sparked controversy after advising her fans to avoid rinsing with water and mouthwash after brushing.

Dr Sable, from New York who regularly shares dental advice on TikTok, recently told her followers to never rinse with water or mouthwash after brushing so that toothpaste can ‘stay on your teeth’.

An orthodontist works much like a dentist and is qualified to diagnose and treat issues that occur with the teeth and jaw in both adults and children.

Although the doctor admitted it would at first ‘feel weird’ she insisted on ‘spitting out extra toothpaste’ after brushing your teeth – a tactic she explained would ward off future cavities.

Many were left dumbfounded by her claims, while some viewers vowed to continue rinsing off toothpaste after brushing ‘forever’.

Dr Sable (pictured), an orthodontist in New York, has sparked controversy after advising her fans to avoid rinsing with water and mouthwash after brushing

‘So many people do this and don’t realise that it’s not correct so let’s get into why’ began the doctor.

‘You’re actually not supposed to rinse with water after you brush your teeth… and that actually is true and also that’s why we tell you not to use mouthwash after you brush your teeth.

‘When you brush your teeth with toothpaste there’s fluoride in it and the idea is when you brush your teeth your toothpaste stays on your teeth, so that way the fluoride can integrate with the enamel and make sure your enamel is strong and make sure it’s protected’.

Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that helps strengthen the hard outer protective layer of teeth, called the enamel. This in turn protects teeth from damage and wear and tear.

Dentists have long advised of the benefits of having fluoride on your teeth, including Nottingham-based dentist Dr Shyaam Vallabh who said toothpaste containing fluoride is one of the best ways to strengthen your enamel and reduce the risk of cavities. She added that it’s important to leave this on your teeth for as long as possible.

Concurring, Dr Sable said ‘rinsing right away’ would ‘rinse off all the toothpaste’ therefore wasting all the flouride you recently applied as it would be ‘kinda gone’.

Next she revealed the medically appropriate way to brush your teeth was to ‘spit out’ the extra toothpaste accrued while brushing and refrain from ‘rinsing anything else’.

‘I know it feels weird for the first time and it feels like your mouth is not clean’ she admitted. 

Although the doctor admitted it would at first ‘feel weird’ she insisted on ‘spitting out extra toothpaste’ after brushing your teeth – a tactic she explained would ward off future cavities

‘But I swear this will help prevent cavities, this will help so much. You’ll get used to it after about a week. Give it a try and let me know how it goes’, she advised.

Before ending the video she dropped one last tip: ‘Use your water flosser before you brush for the same reason’, she said. 

The video, which has been viewed over 1 million times, provoked a bevy of responses, including from those who say they refuse to ever follow the experts advice.

One viewer commented: ‘I will FOREVER rinse after I brush, nobody wants the cotton mouth or weird aftertaste which is why we use mouthwash’. The defiant statement was liked by over 2000 people.

Many were left dumbfounded by her claims, while some viewers vowed to continue rinsing off toothpaste after brushing ‘forever’

Agreeing with this sentiment, someone wrote: ‘Absolutely not… no way I am not rinsing after brushing. I have been rinsing after brushing my teeth since I was a kid and my teeth are in perfect condition’.

‘I can’t do it. No matter what toothpaste I use it burns if I don’t rinse after I brush’ said another. 

One person said they were ‘confused’ by the doctor’s advice: ‘So, do we just keep spitting out the toothpaste throughout the day if we [are] not rinsing? Cause there’s no way we swallowing it right? Lol. I’m so confused’. 

Meanwhile someone else said: ‘I started doing this recently, and I’ve noticed a huge difference! My teeth are so much whiter too!’