Mouth Wash Does Not Substitute Daily Brushing
Mouth Wash Does Not Substitute Daily Brushing

Mouth Wash Does Not Substitute Daily Brushing

Mouth Wash Does Not Substitute Daily Brushing

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No mouth wash formula is a substitute for regular brushing and flossing twice per day which is the foundation for oral hygiene.

Are mouth washes and mouth rinse the same?

No, they are different products, and the determining factor is the alcohol content. Mouth rinse does not contain alcohol while mouth wash contains 20% alcohol.

Volatile Sulphur Compounds are the major contributing factors to the bad breath, they arise from a variety of sources:

  1. Breakdown of food
  2. Dental plaque
  3. Bacteria Associated with Disease

There are mainly two types of mouth rinse:

  1. Cosmetic Mouth Rinse: Temporarily controls bad breath and leaves behind a pleasant taste
  2. Therapeutic Mouth Rinse: Have active ingredients intended to help control or reduce conditions like bad breath, gingivitis, plaque, and tooth decay.

Ingredients present in mouth rinses are usually:

  1. Cetylpyridinium chloride: Usually reduces bad breath
  2. Chlorhexidine and Essential oils: Help to control plaque and gingivitis
  3. Fluoride: Helps to prevent decay
  4. Peroxide: Present in several whitening mouth rinses

Facts related with mouth rinses:

  1. They are usually considered antiseptic or antibacterial, they kill bacteria indiscriminately. This means that they are killing good and bad bacteria in your mouth. This could reduce the effectiveness of natural ability to fight pathogens as well as lessen your immunity.
  2. Cetylpyridinium chloride and chlorhexidine may cause brown staining of teeth and of the restorations on the teeth.
  3. If not sure of which type of mouth rinse to choose, look for ADA seal of acceptance which demonstrates the efficacy and safety of the product.
  4. Those who have sensitive gums should consider alcohol free or natural mouth rinse. Natural mouth rinse contains ingredients such as aloe vera, and chamomile for soothing effect.
  5. If ulcers are there in the mouth, comprised immune system or currently undergoing chemotherapy, one should avoid using the mouth rinse.
  6. Accidently swallowing a little mouth rinse is generally not harmful but ingesting large amounts can be dangerous.
  7. Alcohol free mouth rinse is safe for your teeth because you do not have to worry about your enamel being weakened.

Benefits of Gargling with lukewarm salt water:

  1. Keeps a person’s mouth clean and may alleviate pain and discomfort from dental procedures.
  2. They are quick and easy to make and natural alternative to medicated mouth rinses.
  3. Only a quarter of a half teaspoon of table salt in a glass of water should be put and then stirred properly.
  4. Take a large sip of salt water in your mouth and gargle for 30 seconds, swish the water around your mouth and spit it.
  5. Saltwater gargling neutralises the acid in the mouth and thus prevents in spreading the fungal infection in the mouth and throat.
  6. Pain due to gum bleeding can be reduced by using the concoction regularly.
  7. Those who need to limit their sodium intake should speak with their physician before gargling with salt water.
  8. Those who don’t like the taste of salt water can add honey to improve the flavour.
  9. Excess of salt will make the tissue of your mouth and throat dry so it should be put in a proper amount.

The same procedure should be repeated 5-7 times if suffering from cold or sore throat, gargling with salt water at least 2 times a day will be helpful.

You can schedule a consultation appointment with Dr. Seema Bansal for more informantion.

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