Ask the Dentist with Dr. Mark Burhenne

Episode #31: Rinse or Spit After Brushing?

Oct 12, 2021

15:32

If you could raise your kid’s IQ by a couple of points, would you? In this episode, Dr. B reflects on how humanity is so focused on changing the future that we don’t consider how modifying our past and present behavior might have the same outcome. By using a hydroxyapatite-based toothpaste, you can prevent neurotoxicity in your kid, raising their IQ by the same number of points that gene therapy would lead to. However, using the right tools and products is no use if your protocol is wrong. Today, Dr. B addresses the question of whether to rinse or spit after brushing. The short answer is to spit but not rinse, however, there are a few caveats based on the time of day and the toothpaste you are using. Tune in to find out how hydroxyapatite toothpaste works on a molecular level, why saliva is useful when brushing, and how long to leave your toothpaste in your mouth. Don't miss out on this important information!

Key Points From This Episode:

How an article about reproductive technology got Dr. B thinking about raising your child’s IQ.
The impact of fluoride on the developing brain.
Why dentists don’t give enough information about brushing.
Today’s topic: “Do you suggest rinsing out your mouth with water after brushing your teeth using Boka toothpaste?”
Why we don’t get the benefits of brushing if our techniques are bad.
The molecular mechanism underlying hydroxyapatite toothpaste.
Why people under the age of 20 should not swallow fluoride-based toothpaste.
How to brush using hydroxyapatite toothpaste: don’t rinse with water.
Why NASA developed hydroxyapatite toothpaste.
When to wet your toothbrush.
The difference in tooth structure from fluoride- or hydroxyapatite-based repair.
Timing when brushing your teeth: leaving hydroxyapatite in saliva for 30 minutes.
What Dr. B wishes he’d learned in dental school, and why clinical practice lags behind science.