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Is Mouthwash Really Needed?
A research study was conducted to identify and comprehend the use of mouthwash and its benefits when used by adults. The idea behind the study was to understand and also increase the awareness among the public on the role of mouthwash in one's life.
There exists a lot of knowledge gap among people with many misconceptions associated with the role of mouthwash usage for healthy gums and teeth. Studies outline that oral hygiene played a key role in determining the use of mouthwash.
Although mouthwash commercials try their best to make us believe that complete oral hygiene cannot be achieved without the use of a mouthwash, read on to know more facts about this belief.
What Does A Mouthwash Do?
A mouthwash is a kind of rinse, but this cannot replace your daily oral hygiene routine of brushing and flossing twice. Mouthwashes are ideally used to freshen one's breath. A few mouthwashes, especially the ones such as fluoride rinses, are capable of protecting the teeth from acids that are produced when affected by plaque bacteria. In case you face gum issues or fungal infections, your dentist might prescribe specific mouthwashes.
Some mouthwashes provide the anti-cavity benefit from fluoride while others can contain germ-killing ingredients that can prevent the build-up of plaque on teeth.
Most of the rinses contain alcohol which can pose a problem in case a lot of mouthwash is swallowed accidentally. However, alcohol-free mouthwashes are also available. Natural mouthwashes are suited for those who have sensitive gums. Natural mouthwashes contain ingredients such as aloe vera and chamomile.
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Is A Mouthwash Really Required For Healthy Teeth And Gums?
If you follow oral hygiene wherein you floss and brush your teeth daily along with regular professional cleanings, then mouthwashes are really not necessary.
Mouthwashes tend to be effective only on the surface of your teeth. If there is already bacteria and plaque build-up then mouthwashes wouldn't do anything to penetrate them.
Mouthwashes are just mainly efficient in masking bad breath (not even effective in curing them). However, if you still wish to continue using mouthwashes, choose one that contains antibacterial ingredients so that it can act as a plaque fighter.
Pros Of Mouthwash
For
many,
mouthwash
is
a
habitual
part
when
coming
to
maintaining
oral
hygiene.
Below
are
some
of
the
pros
of
using
a
mouthwash.
•
Mouthwashes
are
capable
of
fighting
cavities.
They
are
good
at
rinsing
away
bacteria
that
would
otherwise
lead
to
decay.
Also,
if
your
mouthwash
contains
fluoride,
then
that's
an
added
benefit.
Fluoride-based
mouthwashes
give
protection
against
cavities
by
strengthening
the
teeth's
enamel.
•
Mouthwashes
can
keep
the
gums
healthy.
Fewer
bacteria
stick
around
on
the
gums
preventing
inflammation
or
gum
diseases.
•
Mouthwashes
enable
the
whitening
of
teeth.
They
can
help
in
the
removal
of
stains.
•
Mouthwashes
act
as
breath
fresheners,
which
can
be
a
great
confidence
booster.
•
Mouthwashes
are
said
to
soothe
canker
sores
(mouth
ulcers).
Using
a
non-alcohol
based
mouthwash
can
allow
the
healing
of
such
painful
ulcers
to
be
faster.
It
works
by
eradicating
inflammation-causing
bacteria.
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Cons Of Mouthwash
Some of the disadvantages of using mouthwash are stated below:
•
Mouthwashes
can
cause
irritation.
The
ones
with
high-alcohol
content
have
strong
antibacterial
features.
This
can
irritate
the
tissues
inside
the
mouth.
Therefore,
alcohol-based
mouthwashes
delay
the
healing
of
canker
sores.
•
If
you
accidentally
consume
mouthwash,
it
could
be
dangerous,
especially
due
to
the
high
alcohol
content
in
most
of
the
mouthwashes.
This
being
the
reason
why
mouthwashes
are
not
recommended
for
children
under
the
age
of
six.
•
Mouthwashes
lead
to
dry
mouth.
Excessive
use
of
alcohol-based
mouthwash
can
leave
your
mouth
extremely
dry.
This
can
also
cause
tooth
sensitivity
apart
from
cavities
and
bad
breathe.
•
Potential
oral
health
problems
get
masked
due
to
the
use
of
mouthwashes.
A
chronic
condition
of
bad
breath
and
chronic
halitosis
get
masked
when
you
use
mouthwashes
regularly.
Chronic
bad
breather
requires
immediate
medical
attention
from
a
dentist.
Masking
it
using
a
mouthwash
is
not
considered
healthy.
The Bottom Line...
Some doctors swear by the fact that bad breath is caused by bacteria residing in a small region at the back of your tongue, which can easily be cleaned by brushing them using your toothbrush and therefore does not necessarily require the use of a mouthwash. Brushing away these bacteria is said to be more effective than using a mouthwash just to mask your bad breath.
Using a mouthwash cannot substitute the regular need for brushing and flossing. Also, just using a good mouthwash will not ensure a good oral health - but brushing and flossing at least twice daily will. Mouthwashes just serve to be a complimentary habitual ritual in your daily oral hygiene routine. Also, professional dental check-ups are a must at regular intervals so that you always maintain a good oral health.
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