I used to brush first too, but honestly switching to flossing beforehand made a noticeable difference for me. Still, like you said:
"everyone's mouth is different, and what matters most is consistency."
If your dentist isn't complaining, you're probably good...right?
I've been wondering about this too, actually. For years, I brushed first and flossed after just because that's what I was taught growing up. But recently, after my hygienist gently hinted (okay, maybe not so gently...) that flossing first gets rid of the gunk between teeth and lets the toothpaste actually reach those spots, I switched it up. Honestly, I can't tell if it's made a huge difference yet, but it does feel cleaner somehow.
Still, like you said:
"everyone's mouth is different, and what matters most is consistency."
That's probably the key right there. My dentist hasn't complained either way, but then again, he mostly just nods and says "keep it up," so who knows? Maybe he's just happy I'm flossing at all. 😂
Anyway, I'll stick with flossing first for now, but I'm curious—does mouthwash timing matter much? I've heard conflicting things about rinsing right after brushing...
I've heard mixed things about mouthwash timing too—my hygienist mentioned waiting a bit after brushing to let the fluoride sit longer. Honestly, I usually forget and rinse right away anyway...does anyone actually wait those extra minutes?
I get the logic behind waiting, but honestly, with two kids running around, I'm lucky if I even remember mouthwash half the time. My dentist said consistency matters more than timing anyway...so maybe we're overthinking it a bit?
My dentist said something similar—consistency beats perfection every time. Honestly, with kids, you're already winning if you floss regularly. Curious though, does anyone notice an actual difference when they wait between flossing and mouthwash?
