Why is it better to gargle with whitening mouthwash before you brush?

Question

I always thought you were suppose to brush and then mouthwash. It just seems like it makes better sense.

Answer 1

With the whitening mouthwash you only want to leave it in your mouth one minute for the whitener to work...spit it out then brush to get rid of what is left after it has done its  job...

Answer 2

i thought so too

Answer 3

it is better after b/c when u brush sum of the stuff that was like in ur teeth might still b in ur mouth. and when u spit sum might b in there.then u gargle w/ the mouthwash it should take it away

***** my friend was a dental assistant and she said that the toothpaste and the mouthwash says it fights tartar and it whitens teeth; the whitens over rules the tartor so it wont get it of so u r like not getting wat ur teeth need and this is a fact this is from a pro dentist who has been in dentistry  for going on 36 years !!

Answer 4

some mouthwashes break up plaque and stains so you should brush after to get them off your teeth.  

Answer 5

Tell you what...gargle before and after...that way you will have to buy more of the product and no doubt that is what they want you to do...the truth is, gargle after you brush and don't eat or drink anything for at least 30 minutes after you gargle...that gives it time to do it's job. Good luck and I wish you well.

Answer 6

you are supposed to rinse before and after   before because it just makes it more effective then after to clean up what u couldnt get before

Answer 7

nope.  

Answer 8

who ever told you that why didnt you ask?