What is mouthwash?
Dental Restoration . Dentistry . Preventive Dentistry . Uncategorized
If you want to use a mouthwash as part of your daily oral care routine, it’s important to know what a mouthwash is and what it does and does not do.
A mouthwash or rinse does not replace a regular oral hygiene routine of twice-daily tooth brushing and daily flossing. The main function of most mouthwashes is to freshen breath, although if you suffer from severe chronic bad breath.
That said, some types of mouthwash, such as fluoride rinses, can help protect teeth against acids produced by plaque bacteria if you use them after you have thoroughly brushed and floss your teeth. And your dentist may prescribe a specific mouth rinse or mouthwash if you are recovering from a fungal infection or a bout of gum problems. But if your mouthwash needs are for basic breath freshening. Mouthwashes and rinses are available in different flavors such as mint and cinnamon, and you can keep more than one type on hand for variety. Also, if you want a mouthwash or a mouthrinse to prevent cavities or kill germs and control plaque, ask a dental professional.
