Oral care1 min
Swishing Plain Water After Sweets and Chai
Swish plain water for 20 seconds after sweets, chai or snacks. A free habit that gives teeth a rinse.
A twenty-second habit
Sugar sticks to teeth after sweets, chai with sugar or snacks, and the bacteria in the mouth turn it into acid. Swishing plain water for about 20 seconds washes away loose sugar and food and costs nothing. It does not replace brushing and flossing, and it does not treat cavities or gum disease.
Swish with plain water after sweets, sugary chai and snacks, then spit. Wait about 30 minutes before brushing after very acidic or sugary drinks, since the enamel is softer. See a dentist for pain, sensitivity, spots or bleeding gums.
Ingredients
- A glass of plain water
- A sink
- A toothbrush for later
How to prepare
- Fill a small glass of water.
- Keep a glass near the sink or dining table.
How to use
- Take a mouthful and swish for 20 seconds after sweets, chai or snacks.
- Spit it out.
Helpful habits
- Do it at office and school too.
- Brush twice a day as well.
Precautions
- See a dentist for pain, sensitivity, spots or bleeding gums.
- Wait 30 minutes before brushing after acidic drinks.
- A hygiene habit, not a treatment.
Frequently asked questions
Does it replace brushing?
- No. It is an extra step.
How long should I swish?
- Twenty seconds is enough.
Is it good for kids?
- Yes, for children who can spit.
