Do you use a mouthwash

[pussinboots61]

I have a gum disease, have had it for years and now it's flared up bad again. A new hygienist at my dentist has advised me to just brush and use dental brushes and not use mouthwash as it doesn't do anything, she also said not to rinse my mouth after brushing my teeth which has been said to me before. However the previous hygienist advised me to use Cordysl mouthwash. My friend said her dentist tells her to use mouthwash so now I'm confused.

[jamtartandcustard]

I was prescribed corsodyl by my dentist! I think that one is good and is the one I always use, but all the other cheaper brands prob don't do a lot.

[Mrsmorton]

I'm a dentist. Mouthwash is rubbish for a number of reasons, not least the false sense of security it gives people.

Corsodyl is good for specific problems for short term use. Fluoriguard is good for preventing cavities. These are the only two mouthwashes that 90% of dentists would ever recommend (some use peroxyl but I think it's a bit retro).

Don't rinse your mouth after brushing your teeth, it's like washing your face after putting sunscreen on. Removes all of the protective action of the toothpaste.

Mouthwash generally does nothing; brushing is where it's at.

[ZaraW]

I stopped using regular mouthwash years ago. Due to bad dental work which led to gum disease I occasionally use Corsodyl.

[Tealtowel]

I use mouthwash at a different time of day so either lunchtime or early evening , when I remember. Never after Ive brushed my teeth.

[RhuBarbarella]

I use hydrogen peroxide in my water jet. Recommended by my dentist. Is that retro? I used to have gum disease but in the clear now. I think the water jet made a massive difference. The oxygenated water helps too i think.

[orlakielyimnot]

How, if you don't rinse after brushing, do you keep from looking like you're foaming at the mouth? !

[gingerboy1912]

I don't get the idea of not rinsing after brushing, doesn't that mean all the gunk off of your tongue and teeth will stay in your mouth

[bluebrushes]

What's a water jet ?

[bluebrushes]

RhuBarbarella
I googled water jet -a few Q's if I may.What ratio of water to hp do you use? Which model do you recommend? Tks

[orlakielyimnot]

I just tried the not rinsing. Gross. And I feel a little queasy even after, or perhaps partly due to, a lot of spitting. Bleurgh.

[squoosh]

I've been making an effort not to rinse after toothbrushing since mrsmorton recommended it on a thread ages ago. It takes a while to break the habit!

[squoosh]

gingerboy1912 I spit and rinse after the first brushing and then lather up again and just spit it out.

[RhuBarbarella]

I use an oral-b water jet. I guess about 1 to 6? I just give it a good squirt. When I used it just as a rinse in a glass I did half and half but that is nor necessary in the jet thing. It gets very fizzy with the oxygen from the water jet. And I do it before I brush my teeth but I do rinse, it's just disgusting not to,I can't do that non rinsing thing.

[leadrightfoot]

For gum disease use parodontax tastes foul but extremely effective (this is my field of R&D)

[leadrightfoot]

Science showing mouthwash is effective and chlorhexadine Specifically best

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And one showing finishing with mouthwash rinsing is best

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And a dentists published view of what is best report

[RhuBarbarella]

Which essential oils would be best for daily use in that case, does anyone know?

[anisabibi]

I have recently done a study on the effect of Corsodyl on 4 different types of bacteria. I believe that the outcome was very positive and Corsodyl is particularly great for preventing gum disease, however because Corsodyl is so strong I would suggest not to use it daily and to reduce the concentration (maybe add a small amount of water).

[mocha78]

Dentist number 2 here. 100% agree with Mrsmorton. Preventing your gum disease worsening is best achieved by being very thorough with physically brushing away the plaque, both with an electric toothbrush and the interdental brushes between your teeth, the fattest brush you can get in the space.

In those studies quoted it’s not clear if the subjects did this physical brushing. To me it’s akin to having dirt on you, spraying a disinfectant on it to kill germs but you’ve not scrubbed the dirt away, it’s still visible. Plaque is soft and sticky so mouthwash won’t remove it.

You don’t need a lot of toothpaste, just a large pea sized blob is enough for adults even so you shouldn’t have lots of foam left after brushing. Just spit the excess into the sink. Same advice for children.

Yes I only advise corsodyl as a temporary mouthwash for acute gum or painful mouth conditions, it leaves a horrible brown stain if used long term and also interacts with toothpaste to render it ineffective if used straight after brushing.

[Doobigetta]

I use Corsodyl just as an extra breath-freshener before I leave the house- not immediately after or instead of brushing. I didn't know about the stains, though. I'll switch brands.