Have you been advised by your dentist to floss with mouthwash regularly? Doing so does provide some great benefits if it is done properly. Though it doesn’t replace the benefits of brushing twice a day, it does have some pretty good benefits for oral health. Let’s see how it works; explained by Frank Roach dentist as follows:
How does mouthwash work?
As said earlier, using mouthwash in any way cannot be replaced with the natural oral routine of brushing your teeth twice a day. The basic function of using a mouth wash is to provide fresh breath. But in case you are someone that suffers severe chronic bad breath, a mouthwash shouldn’t be used to cover-up the problem. In such a case, you should visit a dentist to get a different cure to the problem.
While some kinds of mouthwashes just provide good breath, fluoride rinses protect the teeth against acids and bacteria, but only if they are used regularly after brushing your teeth. The dentist will also prescribe a mouth wash or a mouth rinse if you have just recovered from a fungal infection or any such problems.
How should you use fluoride mouthwash?
Fluoride mouthwashes are the exception to what I said earlier. Many types of research and dentists say that using fluoride mouthwashes can supplement brushing your teeth twice every day. Rinses like fluoride rinses help protect your enamel from acid damage. Fluoride rinses provide amazing benefits but only if they are used properly. Follow the below-mentioned steps to rinse your teeth effectively.
- Do not use excess, you have to be using the perfect amount, not less not more. If you are sure how much to use, you can check the instructions on the rinse or you can also ask your dentist.
- Gargle really well. You should keep that mouthwash in your mouth and move it about vigorously. Check the label on the mouthwash to know how much time you should use the mouthwash.
- Do not swallow it. The fluoride in the mouthwash can really be very toxic for your body if you swallow large amounts. I am not stupid enough to tell a full-grown adult that he/she should spit the mouthwash out. What I mean is that if you allow the younger people in your house to use mouthwash, keep an eye on them and make sure they don’t swallow it.
- Wait for about 30 minutes. After you have rinsed with mouthwash, wait for about 30 minutes before you eat, drink or smoke. If you don’t, the mouthwash will be washed away and you won’t get any benefits.
What does a mouthwash do?
Using mouthwashes reduces the risk of cavities by protecting and giving strength to the enamel of the teeth. Mouthwashes tend to fight gum diseases. When plaque builds up in the teeth, the tooth sockets will be infected, and using mouthwash will prevent this.
Using mouthwashes gives fresh breath, what’s more, amazing than walking out the door in the morning with fresh breath. The mouthwash also tends to kill bacteria which cause bad breath.