mouthwash

 What a mouthwash

Mouthwash is used to protect teeth and health. Mouthwash is a medicinal antiseptic solution. It is used to prevent infections inside the mouth and when it is not possible to brush teeth. Antiseptic mouthwash kills germs in the mouth which can cause plaque, gum inflammation or bad breath in the mouth. Anticavity mouthwash is rich in fluoride which protects the teeth from decay.

Types

Mouthwash can be divided into three main parts:

1. Cosmetics Mouthwash: Cosmetic mouthwash can be used before or after brushing teeth. Cosmetic mouthwash cleans food particles and helps to eliminate bad breath temporarily and restores the vitality of the mouth for a while.

2. Therapeutic mouthwash: Therapeutic mouthwash is further divided into two types such as (1) antiplak or anti-gum inflammation (2) antiquity or anti-tooth decay fluoride mouthwash.

3. Mouthwash consisting of cosmetics and therapeutic.

How to use:

It is better to brush your teeth before using mouthwash. Mouthwash should be mixed with two teaspoons of water or as per the doctor's advice. Mouthwash should be kept inside the mouth for 30 seconds and then cooled. Rinse for one minute for fluoridated mouthwash. It cannot be eaten within 30 minutes of use as it greatly reduces the effectiveness.

 Problems that can occur if not used properly:

1. The taste in the mouth may change.

Changes in taste can last up to three to four hours, in some cases up to a week.

2. Stains may appear on the teeth.

3. There may be dryness in the mouth.

4. There may be burning or inflammatory sensation inside the mouth. 5. Excessive use can cause sores or ulcers in the face.

In some cases, doctors recommend using mouthwash, but excessive use of mouthwash can cause mouth ulcers. Excessive or incorrect use of mouthwash in case of oral ulcers can lead to cancer. It is not advisable to use any mouthwash under the age of 12 but home-made cosmetic mouthwash can be used if absolutely necessary. It should be used quantitatively and for a certain period of time. Mouthwash should be used knowing the overall condition of the face, skin type, importance of the disease.