Mouthwash
I recently took a trip to the store in Atlanta to stock up on supplies among which was dental supplies. I was surprised by the shear number of tooth pastes, mouthwash, floss and tooth brushes. I figured mouthwash is one of the simplest ways to improve your oral hygiene and reduce bad news from the dentist. With so many different mouthwash brands and so many hygiene issues which each claim to resolve which is the right one? Anti plaque mouthwash, I thought would be the best way to fight the bacteria that causes cavities. Fluoride is one of the main ingredients in anti plaque rinse. Anti-cavity rinse with fluoride has been proven to reduce the bacteria that causes cavities by 50%. Most over the counter anti plaque mouth rinse however only helps prevent gum disease and tooth decay slightly more than rinsing with water. Bad breath is reduced by antiseptic mouthwash and it freshen breath for hours after use however prescription-only is the most effective rinse that your dentist can prescribe. These rinses have been proven to reduce the bacteria that causes plaque and cavities. Prescription mouth rinse can have side effects. A rinse with alcohol can give a burning sensation in your cheeks and gums. Too much fluoride can cause mouth ulcers, sensitivity to teeth and roots, stained teeth or a change to your taste sensation. Mouth rinse with fluoride is not recommended for children under the age of 6.
