If you include mouthwash in your regular dental routine, you want to be sure you are doing so efficiently. Here are some recommendations: - Follow the instructions on the mouthwash. Some suggest you rinse before brushing, but others say brush first, then rinse with mouthwash. - Swish the mouthwash around in your mouth for 30 seconds to reap all the benefits. - Mouthwash should be the last thing that touches your teeth before bed if you use it at night! - After using mouthwash, don’t brush, eat, floss, or drink for 30 minutes afterward. It reduces the effectiveness of mouthwash!