Question about mouthwash for any dentists/hygienists/people in the know....

[ilovespinach]

Just wondered if it is really worth using a mouthwash and, if so, what you would recommend

My dentist recommends using one. I usually buy listerine - but is personal choice! Or whatever is on offer. My ds (age 6) uses one also.

I'm no dentist but I'd advise avoiding any which contain mouthwash. I use Dentyl.

Which contain alcohol, not mouthwash.

I always use a mouthwash and use Dentyl too. I would recommend using one also that soes not contain alcohol as Thunderduck says.

I never looked at the ingredients! I wonder if listerine has alcohol?? Maybe that's why I like it!!!!!

Listerine does contain alcohol. I'd change brands if possible as alcohol based mouthwashes have been linked with an increased risk of oral cancer.

I avoid mouthwashes at all costs now (used to use them). There were some things in the press a few months ago saying that mouthwash has been proven to increase the risk of oral cancer and should only be available on prescription... enough to scare me off!

Alcohol free mouthwash is fine.

Thanks Thunderduck - did not realise that you can get it alcohol free!

It was probably BOGOF due to the stuff in the press

I use Dentyl.

If I get bleeding gums (a few times a year) I use Corsadyl (I think thats what its called)

I'd probably do the same mutt - doubt whether a couple of bottles will do any harm when other people have used it for a lifetime!

While I'm on this thread with a dental theme I wanted to ask something I've been wondering about for a while - how do people clean their toothbrushes??
I've read elsewhere that they can carry loads of germs if you don't clean them.
I used to use TCP but cannot stand the smell...