> I wonder if any quantitative study has been done to somehow measure the
> difference that rinsing your mouth out with water (warm or cold) might make
> in preventing decay after eating sweets versus not doing anything at all,

> Here is the situation I wonder about: you are at work and someone brings
> something sweet (and bad for teeth) like donuts. You have one. Then, since
> you have no toothbrush with you and you won't be home for another 6-7 hours,
> you head to the restroom and swish your mouth out with water, several times.
> As I said, instead of doing nothing at all.

> Is there any measurable (and tested) benefit in doing so? Such as: subjects
> who did this ended up with an average of x fewer cavities, or x mm less gum
> loss, etc. Common sense tells me this is a wise thing to do, but I want some
> specific numbers to quantify the benefit.

> Thanks,
> Be

>> I wonder if any quantitative study has been done to somehow measure the
>> difference that rinsing your mouth out with water (warm or cold) might make
>> in preventing decay after eating sweets versus not doing anything at all,

>> Here is the situation I wonder about: you are at work and someone brings
>> something sweet (and bad for teeth) like donuts. You have one. Then, since
>> you have no toothbrush with you and you won't be home for another 6-7 hours,
>> you head to the restroom and swish your mouth out with water, several times.
>> As I said, instead of doing nothing at all.

>> Is there any measurable (and tested) benefit in doing so? Such as: subjects
>> who did this ended up with an average of x fewer cavities, or x mm less gum
>> loss, etc. Common sense tells me this is a wise thing to do, but I want some
>> specific numbers to quantify the benefit.

>> Thanks,
>> Be

> I'm a dentist practicing in dallas area. I don't know any studies
> regarding your question on top of my head. But I learn at dental
> school in Oklahoma.......In order for a cavity to form.....You must
> have: 1. Bacteria, 2. Sugar 3. Tooth.......By rinse with water after
> consumption of sugar, you reduce the conceration of sugar content, and
> this will in term reduce the chance of decay. Chewing sugarless gum
> help reduce the decay because it increase salivary flow in the mouth
> and mechanicaly reduce plaque. This is what I was taught in school 10
> years ago. I advice parent of my young patients to rinse their kids
> mouth after each feeding, if brushing is not possible.
> Hope this will help.............

> >> Hello,

> >> I wonder if any quantitative study has been done to somehow measure the
> >> difference that rinsing your mouth out with water (warm or cold) might make
> >> in preventing decay after eating sweets versus not doing anything at all,

> >> Here is the situation I wonder about: you are at work and someone brings
> >> something sweet (and bad for teeth) like donuts. You have one. Then, since
> >> you have no toothbrush with you and you won't be home for another 6-7 hours,
> >> you head to the restroom and swish your mouth out with water, several times.
> >> As I said, instead of doing nothing at all.

> >> Is there any measurable (and tested) benefit in doing so? Such as: subjects
> >> who did this ended up with an average of x fewer cavities, or x mm less gum
> >> loss, etc. Common sense tells me this is a wise thing to do, but I want some
> >> specific numbers to quantify the benefit.

> >> Thanks,
> >> Be

> > I'm a dentist practicing in dallas area. I don't know any studies
> > regarding your question on top of my head. But I learn at dental
> > school in Oklahoma.......In order for a cavity to form.....You must
> > have: 1. Bacteria, 2. Sugar 3. Tooth.......By rinse with water after
> > consumption of sugar, you reduce the conceration of sugar content, and
> > this will in term reduce the chance of decay. Chewing sugarless gum
> > help reduce the decay because it increase salivary flow in the mouth
> > and mechanicaly reduce plaque. This is what I was taught in school 10
> > years ago. I advice parent of my young patients to rinse their kids
> > mouth after each feeding, if brushing is not possible.
> > Hope this will help.............

> Thanks - that makes me feel better...

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> I wonder if any quantitative study has been done to somehow measure the
> difference that rinsing your mouth out with water (warm or cold) might make
> in preventing decay after eating sweets versus not doing anything at all,

> Here is the situation I wonder about: you are at work and someone brings
> something sweet (and bad for teeth) like donuts. You have one. Then, since
> you have no toothbrush with you and you won't be home for another 6-7 hours,
> you head to the restroom and swish your mouth out with water, several times.
> As I said, instead of doing nothing at all.

> Is there any measurable (and tested) benefit in doing so? Such as: subjects
> who did this ended up with an average of x fewer cavities, or x mm less gum
> loss, etc. Common sense tells me this is a wise thing to do, but I want some
> specific numbers to quantify the benefit.

> Thanks,
> Be