Monday, March 4, 2013

Know Why to use a Mouthwash

If you want to maintain good oral hygiene, your daily practice on oral hygiene should include not only brushing and flossing but also rinsing your mouth with a mouthwash even after and before brushing for better cleaning. This mouthwash will reach place where the toothbrush can't. Using the mouthwash, rinse your mouth and all the oral tissues including tongue will not get infected.

Daily using the mouthwash is a great idea; because it will get you into continue dental health. Many people will use this after brushing but it is better if you use this before brushing because this will loosen the food particles and plaque so that you can brush even more effectively. So choose a good brand which contains little or no alcohol, because the alcohol will have a drying effect which can dry your mouth.

Usually there are three types of mouthwashes available in the market and they are as follows:

Antiseptic mouthwashes:
This will actively fight plaque, prevent and protect your teeth from decay and these will also work as a mouth freshener as this will freshen your mouth.

Cosmetic Mouthwashes:
These are designed for the people who are suffering from bad breath. These mouthwashes will combat bad breath, freshen your mouth, stale odors and make the teeth feel very clean. They will not protect you from tooth decay, as they have rare power to combat with plaque and bacteria.

Fluoride Mouthwashes:
These are designed for the people who are susceptible to tooth decay. Usually we get enough fluoride from water as well as toothpaste so no need of adding extra fluoride to our mouth. If needed, the dentist will suggest you.