What is mouthwash used for? When should you use mouthwash?

Nowadays, people pay more and more attention to oral health. In the past two years, mouthwash has also received increasing attention, and many people have gradually used mouthwash. So what is mouthwash used for? When should mouthwash be used?

What is mouthwash used for?

The function of mouthwash is to kill bacteria, because it is difficult to remove the plaque attached to the surface of the teeth by rinsing the mouth. Mouthwash contains certain antibiotics or other antiseptic ingredients, which can remove some bacteria in the mouth. It is not recommended to use mouthwash for a long time, especially mouthwash containing chlorhexidine, because long-term use of such mouthwash will cause tongue staining, and frequent use of mouthwash will lead to dysbiosis in the oral cavity and cause fungal infection. Mouthwash is mainly used after teeth cleaning or when oral ulcers or herpes mouth sores appear in the mouth, and it plays a certain role in preventing further infection in the mouth.

When to use mouthwash

It is recommended to use mouthwash after brushing your teeth in the morning and evening to maintain oral protection during the day and night. Be careful not to use mouthwash immediately after brushing your teeth. The chemical components in toothpaste will reduce the antibacterial and antibacterial effects of mouthwash. There is no need to rinse with water again after using mouthwash. Rinse with water will greatly reduce the effectiveness of mouthwash.

Do you need to rinse your mouth with water after using mouthwash?

No need to. The ingredients such as ethanol, moisturizers, surfactants, flavoring agents, sweeteners, etc. added to mouthwash have the effect of cleaning the oral cavity, sterilizing and inhibiting bacteria. While removing oral dirt, it can also leave a comfortable and refreshing feeling in the mouth. After rinsing your mouth with mouthwash, you don’t need to rinse your mouth with clean water, because there are usually certain bacteria in the clean water from the tap, and rinsing your mouth may affect the sterilization effect of the mouthwash.

How long should you keep mouthwash in your mouth?

It is recommended to hold the mouthwash in your mouth for half a minute to one minute. Since a certain amount of ethanol is added to the mouthwash, there will be a certain hot and irritating feeling when holding the mouthwash in your mouth. If you hold it in your mouth for too long, it is easy to cause tooth sensitivity and tooth acid. Therefore, it is generally recommended to hold the mouthwash in your mouth for half a minute to one minute. In addition, it is recommended to rinse your mouth with clean water before using the mouthwash, so that the effect will be better after the food residue in the mouth is initially removed.