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Mouthwash Side Effects: The use of mouthwash daily is not necessary for everyone. If you brush rightly twice a day, floss and show the dentist regularly, this is the best way. Then why the mouthwash is needed. Can you use mouthwash daily? Will know the answers to these questions from experts.
The mouthwash is actually a kind of liquid, which is used to rinse. It contains different types of ingredients-such as anti-bacterial agents, fluoride or freshness oils. Its purpose is to reduce bacteria in the mouth, remove smell of breath and sometimes protect the teeth from cavity.
Benefits of mouthwash
- Relief from the smell of the breath gives the mouthwash immediately gives freshness and reduces the smell.
- Bacteria reduces bacterial growth from antibacterial mouth wash to reduce the growth of bacteria for a while.
- Help in keeping gums healthy can help some mouthwash to reduce inflammation and bleeding of the gums.
- Cavity protection fluoride mouthwash can be helpful in protecting from cavity.
Disadvantages of daily use
- Dry Mouth (Dry Mouth)- Many mouthwash contains alcohol which reduces saliva and makes the mouth dry. If the saliva is low, then the chances of increasing bacteria become more.
- Oral balance deteriorate- There are both good and bad bacteria in our mouth. Good bacteria also end with the use of mouthwash daily.
- Artificial freshness- If you use the mouthwash to remove the odor of the mouth, then let us tell you that the mouthwash only gives temporary relief. Real problem can be stomach, gums or teeth disease.
- Allergies in teeth and mouth- Continuous use of mouthwash can cause many people to irritate, mouth blisters and allergic reactions.
What doctors recommend?
Yashoda Hospital Mendentist Dr. Anmol Kumar says that it is most important to brush and floss for good oral hygiene daily. Mouthwash is just a supportive remedy, not necessary. If there is frequent swelling in the gums, the smell remains persistent or the problem of cavity is more, then the doctors sometimes recommend using the mouthwash.
When to use and how?
- Use the mouthwash only for the time mentioned by the doctor.
- Always rinse for 20 to 30 seconds, not swallow.
- Do not give mouthwash to young children.
- It is better to use alcohol-free mouthwash.