Patients who come to see a doctor often ask, "Why do you brush your teeth every day or have no fresh breath?" The reason is that most people don't use dental floss correctly and don't have the habit of using mouthwash. If you can match the correct floss and use mouthwash, you can effectively clean the oral area that the toothbrush can't touch, reduce the incidence of tooth decay and help keep your breath fresh.

Mouthwash function

1. Tooth decay: fluoride mouthwash can help control tooth decay.

2. bad breath: temporarily solve the problem of bad breath

3. Gingivitis: After cleaning teeth with toothbrush and floss, use mouthwash to help reduce dental plaque and gingivitis.

How to choose mouthwash

Common mouthwashes on the market are divided into four categories according to their ingredients:

1. Drug mouthwash: Chlorhexidine is added to the most common drug mouthwash to sterilize and inhibit the formation of dental plaque. It should be noted that long-term use may cause taste damage to teeth and tongue.

2. Fluoride mouthwash: It can help prevent tooth decay. I suggest that if children want to use it, they can choose fluoride mouthwash to prevent tooth decay and reduce dentin allergy.

3. Alcoholic mouthwash: High-concentration alcohol can inhibit bacteria, but because alcohol can damage the oral cavity and tongue mucosa, it is easy to cause oral discomfort or temporary taste disorder, so remind everyone to avoid long-term use.

4. Herbal mouthwash: it is made of plant extracts and essential oils, and achieves cleaning and antibacterial effects by virtue of the characteristics of plants. If it does not contain drugs and alcohol, it can be used every day. However, it should be noted that some brands contain high-concentration alcohol, which will * * * oral mucosa.

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Three points for attention in mouthwash

1. Irreplaceable: toothbrushes, dental floss and interdental brushes are mainly used for cleaning teeth, with mouthwash as an aid.

2. Follow the instructions: follow the instructions of mouthwash, or use it after consulting a doctor or pharmacist.

3. Children's attention: It is not recommended for children under six years old; Children over six years old, adults guide the use.

Finally, I want to remind you that there are some normal flora in our mouth. Excessive use of antibacterial mouthwash will destroy the balance of normal oral flora and worsen the oral environment. So I suggest that when using mouthwash, we should grasp the principle of moderation and be careful not to overdo it.

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