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Should You Use a Mouthwash?

Among the most common dental supplies used in a dental clinic, and which are also essential preventative dental products sold to consumers, are mouthwashes and mouth rinses.

Mouthwashes and rinses play an essential role in preventative dental care and the maintenance of great oral hygiene. Used with regular brushing and flossing, they are effective in the prevention, and even treatment, of numerous oral and dental diseases.

Mouthwashes – What are They?

A mouthwash or rinse contains various active ingredients and is used to reach parts of the mouth and teeth where the bristles of your toothbrush can’t. Their use doesn’t replace brushing (or flossing!) but reinforces and complements it.

 Mouthwash versus Mouth Rinse – What’s The Difference?

The difference between mouthwash and mouth rinse is its alcohol content. A mouthwash contains approximately 20% alcohol, while a mouth rinse is alcohol-free. This is an important distinction.

Alcohol-based mouthwashes destroy almost all bacteria in the. This includes the beneficial oral bacteria which is so important to the intraoral environment. This results in the potential for bacterial imbalances to occur and the possible worsening of bad breath and other issues.

Alcohol-free mouth rinses target the bad bacteria and for many people are a better choice – especially for those who seek a greater balance, who experience dry mouth, and who have various conditions impacting their salivary flow. It is shown to have better outcomes for tooth composite restorations. It is also a better option for people who have a history of alcohol abuse.

Ask your dentist for the best guidance.

Should You Be Using a Mouthwash?

Yes! Using a mouthwash/rinse is just as important as brushing and flossing properly.

These products can be used to:

  • Prevent dental plaque
  • Limit bacterial proliferation
  • Prevent gingivitis
  • Prevent dental caries
  • Prevent peridontitis
  • Strengthen enamel
  • Combat halitosis (bad breath)
  • Accelerate healing
  • Treat dental hypersensitivity

A mouthwash or mouth rinse should be used undiluted for 30 seconds after brushing/flossing. They must not be swallowed, and should not be rinsed with water thereafter, as the active ingredients need time to take effect in the oral cavity.

Choosing Your Mouthwash

Your choice of mouthwash or rinse depends on your individual needs – and your dentist can advise which will be your best option.

The product you choose should:

  • Be safe, non-toxic, and have no negative side effects
  • Contain specific active ingredients
  • Taste pleasant
  • Be chemically stable
  • Contain a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent
  • Not interact with toothpaste components
  • Penetrate dental plague

Some mouthwashes and rinses are sold over the counter. These are good for oral hygiene and basic dental disease prevention. Other products – many carried by dental clinics – are considered to be pharmaceutical products and have specific healing, anaesthetic, anti-inflammatory, or analgesic effects and are used in the treatment of specific conditions.

Adam Dental Supplies - Mouthwashes & Mouth Rinses

The leading distributor of dental supplies in Australia, Adam Dental sells a wide range of both clinic-quality mouth rinses and commercial mouthwash products.

These include but are not limited to:

  • Curasept Chlorhexidine Mouth Rinse – various strengths
  • Curasept Chlorhexidine Mouth Rinse with Fluoride
  • Dentalife Swirl Hex Chlorhex Oral Care Mouth Rinse
  • Dentalife Swirl Prep Hydrogen Peroxide Mouth Rinse
  • Mouth Wash Tablets
  • Ultradent Consepsis Econo Refill
  • Consepsis IndiSpense Refill
  • HydroRinse Hydrogen Peroxide Mouthrinse
  • Oral B 3D White Diamond Strong Mouthwash
  • Oral B Pro-Health Clinical Rinse
  • Oral B Pro-Health Multi-Protection Rinse
  • PDSMint & Berry Drops Mouthrinse
  • Swirl Spray Mouth Rinses

Shop with Adam Dental today for mouthwashes, mouth rinses, and all of your other dental supplies in Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and everywhere in between. We ship Australia wide – choose us for competitive prices, fast delivery, and exceptional service. We look forward to welcoming you to the Adam Dental family!