Is mouthwash good for you?

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Or is it the devil? I hear conflicting opinions on this. I don’t use it but should I be using it to help keep my mouth clean?

I'm a dentist. There are a few exceptions but in most cases it's useless

My dentist said you shouldn't use it after brushing, as it washes all the fluoride from the toothpaste away. He said if you want to use mouthwash, do it at a different time, like after eating.

Interesting.... thanks for the replies. So, as a dentist NoArmani, when would you use it?

My tooth broke yesterday but luckily I already have a dental appointment booked for Tuesday. Will mouthwash be useful in the interim or will I be causing more damage? Sorry to drip feed

Mouthwash won't do anything for a broken tooth.
As for when to use it. Some like listerine I would never use or recommend.
Corsodyl I would suggest during chemo.
Fluoriguard I would suggest at a different time to brushing for people who need another dose of fluoride, such as teens with braces or people with a high sugar diet.

Thank you, very interesting.