Getting a good mouthwash is a funny task because there are so many out there to choose from. Many things to consider and labels to read in order to get the proper one! To the point that it turns into a confusing task upon looking at all the brands and types!

There are so many examples out there, and in order to ease your options, we are going to tell a little bit more about them here.

Cosmetic & Therapeutic

As the subtitle says, you should be wary if you are looking for a cosmetic or therapeutic mouthwash. Nowadays there are a large array of them available for you to choose from, and depending on what you want, you should read their labels.

To simplify things, here is a very boiled down explanation:

Cosmetic mouthwash is only for masking bad breath. That is, it does not bring any benefits with it.

Therapeutic mouthwash are the ones with components to help you treat certain oral problems, such as:

• Bad breath(halitosis)
• Gingivitis (inflamed gums)
• Tooth decay
• Mouth ulcers
• Mouth infections

Are you using the right mouthwash

Los Algodones dentists recommend seeking a therapeutic mouthwash, and the reasons are obvious. It adds and boosts your oral hygiene and habits!

You should always aim for a mouthwash that helps you personally, so do not get carried away by advertisements.

For example, if you find yourself with too much plaque, there is one for that. If you are worried about tooth decay, get one with fluoride. Just make sure to read the label in order to use it properly.

This does not mean that the cosmetic mouthwash is completely useless, no. It just falls short at the moment of helping get rid of  issues that someone might be facing. For other reasons such as keeping a mouth fresh and helping get rid of small particles of food, it is perfectly okay.

Also, the mouthwash you pick may contain alcohol, which might be a problem if you suffer from dry mouth. There are plenty of alcohol-free mouthwashes to choose from if that is the case.

When should I use a mouthwash

Remember that if you use mouthwash right before or after you brush your teeth, the chemicals between them might cancel each other out, so you end up with zero benefits! As such, it is best to wait at least 30 minutes before using it or brushing.

Tips

• For children less than six years old, do not give them mouthwash with fluoride nor alcohol. They are prompt to swallow it and do more harm than good. Furthermore, an excess of fluoride in one so young leads to fluorisis.
• It is highly recommend to swish the mouthwash for 60 seconds in your mouth for it to be truly effective. If the components in it do not get that much exposure, then they are truly not doing much.
• Ask your dentist if there is a specific one you should be using. They know what is what you are lacking and it will help greatly to have that covered.
• Mouthwash does not replace brushing and flossing regularly.  There are places that cannot just be reached and with enough pressure.
• Make sure that you don’t just swish it in your mouth, but gargle too! It will help killing the germs in the back of the throat.

If you are seeking for cheap prices in dental procedures, feel free to contact us to get in touch with dentists in Los Algodones. Also, the pharmacies here have an excellent array of dental products at an excellent prices as well.