What do you know about mouthwash?

Mouthwash is too familiar in the tooth care cycle. But there are many hidden secrets deep in it. Let's see what these secrets are!

Is it necessary to use mouthwash?

The scientific dental care process is brushing, flossing and periodic dental examinations. As you can see, this procedure uses absolutely no mouthwash. And the truth is so. Mouthwash is just a tool to hide your "passionate" breath only.

Only reduced, they do not help you completely treat bad breath. They can hardly blow away large plaques like in advertisements. But some mouthwashes contain antibacterial ingredients. Therefore, in addition to reducing odors, they also kill bacteria that cause tooth decay, bad breath, and remove small plaque.

Advantages of mouthwash

Although they are not part of the scientific oral care process, they still have certain benefits.

Kill bacteria. The accumulation of bacteria is the leading cause of tooth decay. Mouthwash contains antibacterial ingredients that will kill these bacteria. Thanks to that, the teeth will not be decayed.

Mouthwash also contains fluoride, which improves the health of tooth enamel. Also an effective way to prevent tooth decay.

Preventing harmful bacteria on the gums is the tongue, reducing the possible diseases of these 2 organs.

• Whiten teeth, remove yellow stains as well as small plaque on teeth.
• Helps freshen your breath, but it is not a permanent cure for bad breath.
• Reduces, soothes ulcers in the oral cavity, reduces bacteria, and heals faster.
• Mouthwash is no longer much better than alcoholic mouthwash.

Disadvantages of mouthwash

Every product is the same, there are pros must have disadvantages, and mouthwash is no exception.

Potential to cause irritation is quite high if not chosen carefully. Especially when mouthwashes often contain alcohol to increase the antibacterial effect.

Alcohol will make wounds in the oral cavity take longer to heal

Do not swallow because the alcohol content can cause great harm to organs in the body. If you have children, keep the mouthwash out of their reach.

Dry mouth caused by using too much mouthwash

Can not treat bad breath completely, the odor will return when the fragrance caused by the mouthwash ends.

Notes when using mouthwash

1. To be able to maximize the benefits of mouthwash, you need to memorize the following notes:
2. Gargle for at least 30 seconds. During this time, mouthwash will remove small plaque and odor causing bacteria, causing tooth decay.
3. Again, do not swallow the mouthwash. It can have serious consequences.
4. Do not rinse your mouth more than 3 times per day

Choose the mouthwash carefully, according to the ingredients and according to the use. Currently there are many different types of mouthwash: reducing bad smell, reducing tooth decay, whitening, treating oral cavity diseases ... And note, they are not a permanent treatment of bad breath.

Choose mouthwash according to the age of use. Mouthwash for adults often contain strong ingredients, not suitable for children. And children under 6 years old absolutely do not use mouthwash.