Mouthwash

You must have heard or seen people using liquids after brushing or in general which they rinse their mouths from ! So what is it? Yes in layman term a mouthwash ! So what are they and what do they do after all ?  We are all going to discuss about this today in this article ! Hopefully you stick with us as here there’s a lot of info for you all!! 

Mouthwashes or antiseptic solutions are liquids which are taken in mouth and swivelled around or gargled with the help of perioral muscles to reduce the bacterial or other microbial agents which causes bad breath or plaque in general downgrade the hygienic conditions of your mouth. There are few mouthwashes which help in preventing the dry conditions of your mouth and help them in moistening oral cavity in xerostomia by acting as salivary substitutes. 

How to use Mouthwashes ? 

So Mouthwashes are taken in small amount in glass, 20 -50 ml and patient is asked to rinse the mouth with it for about half a minute and then spat it out . No rinsing is required after that only spitting is advised. Using flouridated Mouthwashes helps in anti caries and anti microbial actions both thus rinsing after mouthwashing is prohibited so as the fluoride and chemicals get rinsed not having any effect on your teeth or mouth. In some washes the microbial organisms or the plaque get stained so that one can see the bacteria or the debris easily.

These also have side effects on your mouth which depends upon patient to patient like some mouthwashes worsens the halitosis and cause other problem like dryness of mouth. Soreness or ulcers are also seen in alcohol containing mouthwashes . Inflammation of the gums or mucosa are seen on excessive use of mouthwashes, thus it should not be used in huge amount . 

Formulations of Mouthwashes : 

So what does a typical mouthwash contain ? There are many things inside a mouthwash but most commonly it’s formulations is chlorhexidine , alcohol, flavouring agents or xylitol , hydrogen peroxide,essential oils, fluorides, betamethasone and many more according to the use. 

So if you are also suffering from bad breath and plaque then do go for a good fluoridated mouthwash to prevent halitosis and debris which downgrades your oral  hygiene. For more informations regarding the different types of mouthwash or prescription mouthwashes for specific dental or oral problem contact Dentist in Louisville . We are here to help you regarding all your problems related to your mouth.

Hopefully this article helped you in choosing your best mouthwash in  future .