Half of TikTok insists on the classic brush, floss, mouthwash routine, while the “glow-up” crowd swears by floss, scrape, brush, mouthwash (and whatever else you fancy). Whether you use string floss, floss picks, interdental brushes, or a high-tech water flosser doesn’t matter as long as you’re doing it. Dumping mouthwash in your mouth immediately after brushing can actually wash away the concentrated fluoride your toothpaste just deposited on your teeth. “Mouthwash supports your routine but does not replace brushing or cleaning between your teeth,” Amelia explains. Antibacterial mouthwash: “Use it after brushing to reach areas that brushing, flossing, and tongue cleaning may miss, delivering active ingredients throughout the mouth to support oral health.”