Mouthwash and Preventative Oral Care
A regular oral care routine is necessary to maintain our dental health. Brushing and flossing our teeth twice a day and using mouthwash is usually considered healthy habit.
Why do People Use Mouthwash?
People who brush their teeth twice a day and floss daily usually do not need to use mouthwash. Dentists often recommend adding mouthwash to the morning or evening routines for a variety of reasons. People with certain medical conditions, such as tooth sensitivity, xerostomia, and dry socket, usually find a certain type of mouthwash helpful for their dental conditions. These people often make specialised and general mouthwashes a part of their oral hygiene routine.
Mouthwash gives your mouth a fresh and clean feeling. Besides reassuring that your breath is fresh, mouthwash offers some overall oral health benefits. Using mouthwash helps reduce bacteria in the mouth, which in turn curbs dental plaque formation.
Regular usage of mouthwash prevents periodontal disease. Using mouthwashes containing fluoride properly curtails cavities.
Mouthwash Cures Bad Breath
People quite commonly turn to mouthwashes to counter bad breath. However, one should understand what causes halitosis (bad breath).
- Consumed food is one of the primary causes of stinky breath. This can result either due to improper hygiene or the pungent nature of some food ingredients, such as garlic, blue cheese, curry, or sauerkraut.
- Less intake of water during the day is another common reason for bad breath.
- Smoking also causes bad breath.
One must brush and floss thoroughly, use mouthwash, and make careful dietary selections to resolve these issues.
Yet another primary reason for bad breath is underlying medical conditions. Such situations often require a little more care. Some people suffer from chronic dry mouth or similar side effects of medications and need specific mouthwashes to help with their medical conditions.
Chronic sinus inflammation, oral surgeries, and acid reflux cause bad breath. In such scenarios, it is best to consult a physician instead of attempting to treat the symptoms alone.
Mouthwash — A Preventative Care
Every mouth is different. You may need a dental routine different from your friend. Discuss the best way to care for your mouth with your dental hygienist or dentist.
