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Originally Posted by ArmorPlate108
I like to floss and then brush while in the shower. I don't feel rushed and it fits in with cleaning up and taking care of my physical person.
I'm also known for wandering around the house while brushing my teeth. No need to stand in front of the sink rather than do something else. Multitasking. Sort junkmail, refill the cat bowl, unload part of the dishwasher, etc.
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For 30 minutes after brushing, nothing, including water, should be in the mouth. This allows fluoride to work. So brushing in the shower is not ideal.
I brush and then wipe my mouth with a paper towel. It is important not to rinse the mouth with water after brushing, again, to let the fluoride do its work.
I also alternate between two kinds of fluoride, sodium fluoride and stannous fluoride. You can buy toothpaste with one or the other OTC, but for sodium fluoride, I use prescription strength toothpaste. My dentist has endorsed my practice of alternating between sodium and stannous fluoride.