“Should you wet your toothbrush before brushing?”

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“Should you wet your toothbrush before brushing?”

I am a 21 year old female. I want to know if you should wet your toothbrush before brushing?

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**Dr. James Alan Johnson** Dentist Houston, Texas · Accepted Answer

Dr. James Alan Johnson Dentist Houston, Texas

Yes

**Charles F. Lockhart** Dentist Chicago, Illinois · Accepted Answer

Charles F. Lockhart Dentist Chicago, Illinois

It works for me but everyone is different. It is a polishing agent and works with or without water.

**William Slade Prusin** Dentist Scarborough, Ontario · Accepted Answer

William Slade Prusin Dentist Scarborough, Ontario

Yes

**Dr. Conway F. Jensen** Dentist Battleground, Washington · Accepted Answer

Dr. Conway F. Jensen Dentist Battleground, Washington

It does not matter

Dr Jensen

**Dr. Brenda D. Berkal** Dentist Derry, New Hampshire · Accepted Answer

Dr. Brenda D. Berkal Dentist Derry, New Hampshire

I always had until I lived someplace with bad water. It doesn't make any difference. It doesn't soften the bristles (use SOFT bristles).

**Dr. Bhupinder S. Sachar** Dentist Yonkers, New York · Accepted Answer

Dr. Bhupinder S. Sachar Dentist Yonkers, New York

I personally recommend wetting the toothbrush before applying the toothpaste but I am not aware of any scientific evidence to support that thanks

**Tony Cianfarani** Dentist Welland, Ontario · Accepted Answer

Tony Cianfarani Dentist Welland, Ontario

Yes, you should rinse out your mouth before you brush and yes use a wet toothbrush as well to brush your teeth.

**Dipti GP** Dentist Hyde Park, NY · Accepted Answer

Dipti GP Dentist Hyde Park, NY

Yes. It’s a good idea.