Interesting—my dentist actually told me to avoid rinsing right after brushing, but I get what you mean about the gritty texture. I do wonder if the tiny rinse actually impacts fluoride absorption at all, or if it’s just a comfort thing. Has anyone ever noticed a real difference in sensitivity or cavity rates depending on how strictly they follow the “no rinse” advice? I’ve been tempted to go back to rinsing more thoroughly just because it feels cleaner, but I’m not sure if that’s just in my head...
I totally get what you mean about wanting to rinse—it just feels wrong not to, but my dentist said the same thing about leaving the paste on. Honestly, I get anxious about cavities, so I tried sticking to the no-rinse thing for a few months. I can’t say I noticed a huge difference in sensitivity, but I still worry I’m not doing enough if my mouth doesn’t feel “clean.” The gritty feeling drives me nuts, though, and sometimes I cave and do a quick rinse anyway... It’s hard not to overthink it.
