“Is mouthwash really necessary?”
I am a 22 year old female. I want to know if mouthwash is really necessary?
4 Answers
No, mouthwash is not necessary. Was it a recommendation by a dentist? It can be helpful for different oral conditions such as gum disease and bad breath. It is most useful when combined with using dental floss and good brushing habits. It is also important to have a good dental cleaning and an oral exam. I try to steer my patients away from mouthwashes that contain alcohol, when possible. One very popular brand of mouthwash has 21% alcohol, which is 42 proof! That can be too much alcohol on the delicate oral tissues.
Hello,
Mouthwash is both a temporary and long-term fix. It is temporary in that it is active only as long as it is present. However, whatever bacteria that gets destroyed by its presence will not be there to cause long-term harm to your teeth and gums.
Mouthwash is both a temporary and long-term fix. It is temporary in that it is active only as long as it is present. However, whatever bacteria that gets destroyed by its presence will not be there to cause long-term harm to your teeth and gums.
Yes, mouthwash is necessary. Mouthwash helps reduce the number of bacteria in the mouth, as well as freshen breath and loosen up any debris before brushing.
No. But in some cases, it may be helpful.
