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Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Facts Regarding Fluoride Free Mouthwash

By Angela Olson


Mouthwashes can be defined as chemical solutions that are manufactured to be used to reduce microbial load in mouths. For them to work well, the solution needs to be gargled in the mouth without swallowing it. One should gargle and swash the solution vigorously until it gets to every inch of the mouth. Other names that are commonly used to refer to the product are mouth rinse, oral rinse, and mouth bath. Manufacturers have introduced several different brands of this product in the market. Fluoride free mouthwash is one of the many brands produced by most manufacturers.

Besides being used to reduce microbial load in the mouth, the product may also be used for other purposes. For instance, it can be used as an anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, and an analgesic. Cosmetic mouth rinses have also been developed to help give the mouth a good smell and taste. However, the effects of cosmetic mouth rinses are usually not permanent and will go away after a short while.

Several ingredients are usually added into mouth rinses to give the product the ability to serve several other purposes. For instance, this product can serve as a very effective substitute for saliva. In people suffering from xerostomia, a mouth rinse can help to moisten the mouth. By moistening the mouth, the severe effects of xerostomia are significantly reduced and the patient feels less uncomfortable.

For the best results, 20 ml of the solution should be gargled for a total of 30 seconds and then spat out. While gargling, one should also swish the liquid in their mouth thoroughly. After spitting, one should not drink for water for some time afterwards. One can see the debris and bacteria from their mouth if the expectorate in the product is stained. Some companies sell products with stained expectorate.

After one has brushed their teeth, beneficial fluoride residue is usually left behind by the toothpaste. The residue keeps the mouth hygienic for an extended period. As such, rinsing the mouth with mouth bath after brushing is not advised. For the same reason, rinsing the mouth with water after brushing is not advised.

The composition of mouthwashes in terms of ingredients varies from one manufacturer to the next. That lead to varying recommendation on how the products should be used. However, it can be generally agreed that the products contain ingredients that allow them to kill bacteria that cause bad breath, cavities, ad gingivitis. With the use of mouthwash, one should also ensure that they brush and floss their teeth as usual.

According to dental associations, proper dental hygiene can be maintained by simply brushing and flossing teeth. However, the same dental associations also approve the use of certain products. Brushing and flossing teeth should be accompanied by regular dental check ups by a qualified dentist.

Mouthwashes usually come with a few side effects too. The first and most common side effect is taste disturbance. It is usually hard to taste food and liquids immediately after using the product. Other effects include a sensation of xerostomia and tooth staining. Some people experience redness, ulceration, and soreness in their mouths too.




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