Facts About 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 also finds many other purposes apart from reducing microbial load. For instance, it has properties that make it an effective an anti-fungal, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory. Companies have also developed cosmetic mouth rinses, which help to maintain good breath. The effects of using such products are however short-lived and disappear a few minutes or hours after us.

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.

To achieve good results, one is supposed to gargle or swish 20 ml of the mouth bath for thirty seconds. After thirty seconds, one should spit the liquid out of their mouth. Water should not be drank immediately after spitting the mouth bath out. Some companies have the expectorate stained so that the user can be able to see the bacteria and debris in their spit.

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 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 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.

There are a few side effects associated with mouthwashes too. Taste disturbance is the most common and widespread side effect. Most people have trouble tasting substances after they gargle mouth rinse. Additional side effects are tooth staining and xerostomia. In some people, ulceration, soreness, and redness may be experienced.




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