What Is The Right Type Of Mouthwash?

There are 2 types of mouth rinses: cosmetic and therapeutic

Cosmetic mouth rinses reduce bad breath, but they do not kill the bacterial that cause bad breath.  Cosmetic mouth rinses do not prevent gingivitis and tooth decay.

Therapeutic mouth rinses can help reduce plaque, gingivitis, tooth decay and bad breath.

Therapeutic mouth rinses contain agents that fight bad breath bacteria and inactivate odor causing compounds. There are some therapeutic mouth rinses that contain fluoride that prevents or reduces tooth decay. 

The ADA recommends mouth rinses that display the ADA Seal of Acceptance.

Patients ask about the difference between “anti-gingivitis” and “anti-plaque” mouth rinses. These mouth rinses basically do the same thing; they reduce bacterial count and inhibit bacterial activity that can cause periodontal problems.

Many patients ask this common question, “What kind of mouth rinse is the best?”

Depending on the oral health needs, the dentist may recommend using a mouth rinse with fluoride for protection against tooth decay.   Anti-microbial mouth rinses may be recommended as part of the daily oral hygiene routine to prevent periodontal disease.

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