lundi 31 juillet 2017

Facts Regarding Fluoride Free Mouthwash

By Angela Olson


Mouthwashes refer to antiseptic solutions that are sold to people for the purpose of reducing microbial load within the oral cavity. The solution is usually gargled or swilled in the mouth so that it reaches all parts and kills microbial organisms. Other names used for this product include mouth bath, oral rinse, and mouth rinse. Many products have come up in the market, and among them is the fluoride free mouthwash.

The product do not only reduce microbial load, but also serves other purposes. They are for example used as effective anti-fungal, analgesics, and anti-inflammatories. Some also improve breath. Product meant for improving breath are called cosmetic mouthwashes and they produce short-lived effects. The effects usually go away after a few hours depending on various factors such as concentration and amount use.

The fact that mouthwashes are composed of various ingredients gives them the ability to be multi-purpose. One of the purposes is that they can substitute saliva in some cases. Xerostomia is a medical condition that renders the mouth incapable of secreting saliva. Mouth bath therefore substitutes saliva to keep the mouth moist. Moistening of the mouth prevents the condition from deteriorating further and improves the effects.

The normal use of the product involves gargling or swishing about 20 milliliters of the liquid for about a half a minute. After this period, the liquid should be spat out. Many manufacturers of the product usually advice users not to drink water within a given period of using a mouth rinse. Some companies go ahead to stain the expectorate so that the user is able to see the debris and bacteria from their mouth.

After brushing the teeth with toothpaste, there is usually beneficial fluoride residue left in the mouth. It is important for this residue to remain in the mouth to help with fighting bacteria. As such, it is not advisable to use mouthwash immediately after brushing teeth. In the same way, one does not get the best results from brushing teeth when they rinse their mouths with water after brushing.

The ingredients added into mouthwashes vary a lot from one manufacturer to the next. That is why different manufacturers may have different recommendation for using their products. However, generally, these products are believed to have the ability to kill bacterial plaque responsible for causing bad breath, gingivitis, and cavities. It should also be understood that the use of mouthwash should not stop one from flossing or brushing their teeth on a daily basis.

According to most dental associations in various countries, flossing and brushing are usually enough for keeping the mouth hygienic. This, however, should not be misunderstood for disapproval of mouthwashes since these dental associations also approve many mouth rinse brands. Daily brushing and regular flossing should also be accompanied by occasional dental check-ups.

Mouthwashes are no all safe. They are sometimes associated with side effects such as taste disturbance where one cannot taste after they have used the product. Teeth staining and dry mouth are also side effects in some instances. Although rare, some people also experience soreness, ulceration, and redness.




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