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Toothpaste has always been a means to a fresh mouth and clean teeth for most of us since we first learned to brush. This is how the routine goes; brush, spit, and rinse. But this habit is costing us ...

Recent studies suggest that rinsing immediately after brushing your teeth washes away fluoride, reducing its protective benefits. Leaving fluoride on your teeth strengthens enamel and reduces tooth ...