When Should You Wet Your Toothbrush?

Wetting before softens toothbrush bristles and rinses off debris. Wetting after ensures the toothpaste melts into your toothbrush so it doesn't roll off. Not wetting your toothbrush means there aren't extra steps between applying toothpaste and brushing.

Do you wet your toothbrush before or after toothpaste?

Here's the right answer. According to quip Dentists Dr. Hariawala (sit down before reading this if you're a one-time bristle wetter), you should wet your bristles before *and* after adding toothpaste to your brush.

How long should you wait to rinse after brushing?

Enamel is the strongest substance in your body, yet it can be extremely weakened in certain situations. Making sure to wait at least 30 minutes before or after eating to brush your teeth and waiting a few minutes after brushing to rinse with water can protect your enamel from being exposed to potential issues.