Your dentist may remind you to brush, floss and mouthwash – but what is the "right" order to do it?

While all steps of oral hygiene can benefit dental health, Dr. Mike Wei, DDS, of New York City, shared with Fox News Digital that he'd recommend the below order.

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Starting with floss helps to remove food debris and plaque between the teeth and along the gumline, which a toothbrush "may not reach effectively," according to Wei.

"By flossing first, you can dislodge particles and bacteria from these tight spaces, making it easier for the toothbrush and mouthwash to clean the remaining surfaces of your teeth," he said.

Next, brushing with a fluoride toothpaste can help remove plaque, bacteria and food particles from the surface of the teeth, the dentist advised.

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"By brushing after flossing, you are able to remove any particles that were loosened during flossing and ensure that all visible surfaces of your teeth are thoroughly cleaned," Wei said.

Following up with an antimicrobial mouthwash can help further kill bacteria and reduce plaque buildup.

Mouthwashing at the end can also help freshen the breath and reach areas that brushing or flossing may have missed, Wei noted.

"Overall, following this order of flossing, brushing and using mouthwash can help to ensure a comprehensive cleaning of your teeth and gums, leading to better oral hygiene and a reduced risk of dental issues, such as cavities and gum disease," he said.

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This recommended sequence is common practice among dental professionals to achieve optimal oral health, including reduced risk of cavities and gum disease, Wei added.

Dr. Ellie Phillips, DDS, an oral health educator based in Austin, Texas, took it a step further, noting that a mouth rinse can act as a "cleanser" for the teeth before brushing.

Rinsing with salt water or alternative mouthwashes like chlorine dioxide helps to remove any acidity from food and drink particles and prevent them from being brushed into the teeth, she told Fox News Digital.

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After brushing with toothpaste and "massaging" the gums with a toothbrush to stimulate circulation, then it’s time to floss, Phillips said.

Flossing after brushing "will get toothpaste between your teeth," she cautioned.

But the expert also warned that "a lot of floss contains PFAS chemicals," which people should avoid pushing into their gums.

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After flossing, Phillips recommends rinsing with a traditional mouthwash, which studies have shown can be "five times more effective than flossing" just by swishing it through the teeth for a few seconds.

Rinsing with water, especially with natural fluoride, at the end of an oral care routine can help absorb minerals into the teeth, according to Phillips, author of the upcoming second edition of her book "Kiss Your Dentist Goodbye."

While there are "minimal risks" to basic oral care, Wei warned that excessive use of mouthwash containing alcohol could lead to dry mouth and irritation.

"It's important to choose products recommended by dental professionals and follow instructions for proper use," he said.

"Remember to consult with your dentist for personalized recommendations based on your oral health needs."

Rhubarb is a vegetable that visually appears to resemble celery in texture — but its color and taste are differentiating factors between the two. 

Rhubarb has an extremely tart flavor, and it is very rarely eaten on its own due to its sour notes. It's often combined with sugar in sweet treats like pie or jam. 

Even though rhubarb is often used in desserts, it's actually full of health benefits. 

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While combining rhubarb with sugar may not be the healthiest approach to take, there are plenty of other healthy ways to counteract rhubarb's sour flavor. 

Find out more about the health benefits of rhubarb and how you can easily incorporate it into your diet below. 

There are many different vitamins present in rhubarb. 

One of these is vitamin K, an important contributor to overall bone health as well as blood clotting. 

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"Just one cup of rhubarb has almost half of your vitamin K needs," Lauri Wright, associate professor of nutrition and dietetics at the University of South Florida and registered dietitian nutritionist, told Fox News Digital. 

Wright added that though most people don't take Coumadin anymore for blood thinning, those who are on medication should be extra cautious of rhubarb consumption since vitamin K and Coumadin don't interact well. 

Calcium is also apparent in rhubarb, another contributor to bone health, as well as vitamin C, great for a nice immune boost.

"It’s also rich in calcium, which helps with bone health, and vitamin C, which boosts your immunity and is involved in collagen production for healthy skin and tissues," Wright said. 

Rhubarb is full of antioxidants.

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The antioxidants in rhubarb do far more than just give the vegetable its color. 

"Rhubarb is really high in antioxidants, and those are kind of these compounds that give the rhubarb its reddish color, but those compounds in the body help take down inflammation and protect the cells from damage… some of the damage that could eventually lead to cancer cells," Wright explained. 

Rhubarb is a vegetable high in fiber. 

"[Rhubarb is] rich in fiber, so it really helps with digestion. [It] has a pretty good source of fiber per serving," Wright told Fox News Digital. 

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That said, the amount of fiber in rhubarb shouldn't lead to any GI issues, Wright added. 

The part of the vegetable to be mindful of is the leaves. While rhubarb stalks boast impressive health benefits, the leaves should be left alone. 

"The leaves actually contain oxalic acid, which, if you eat a lot of it, can be toxic, and it also, for some people, can build stones in the kidneys. So you always want to trim the leaves before you cook the rhubarb," Wright noted. 

Rhubarb has the potential to regulate blood pressure.

The high potassium content in the vegetable is what strongly contributes to this potential health benefit, Wright told Fox News Digital. 

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"It’s high in potassium," Wright said. "Potassium helps regulate blood pressure [and] helps with better blood pressure control."

Rhubarb stalks may have the capability to lower bad cholesterol levels.

"Studies have actually shown that rhubarb stalks can help lower the LDL cholesterol, or the bad cholesterol … just a few, but there's some promise there," Wright said. 

If you want to begin to incorporate rhubarb into your diet in a healthy way to see all of its potential benefits, one easy way to do so is by using it as an ingredient in salsa. 

"One really fun idea is [to] add rhubarb to your salsa," Wright said. "Dice up rhubarb along with mango, red onion, lime juice, cilantro. That makes a really tangy salsa, and it's perfect to put on top of grilled fish or chicken."

Another easy way to incorporate pretty much any fruit or vegetable into a diet is by blending it into a smoothie. 

"Add rhubarb to your smoothie with strawberries, Greek yogurt, a little drizzle of honey and maybe some spinach, and that's going to be like a really fun mix of flavors that is packed with nutrition," Wright explained. 

A nutrient-rich smoothie is a super simple way for those who have a hard time meeting daily recommended intakes of fruits and vegetables to get the vitamins and minerals they need.