The Benefits of Mouthwash

When Mouthwash Was Invented

For most people, dental care has consisted of three things: brushing your teeth, flossing your teeth, and using mouthwash to clean your entire mouth. This process is seen in things like tv, movies, and commercials. It’s recommended in articles and magazine ads. It’s even told to us in the toothpaste aisle at the store: don’t forget your mouthwash. This small step is a huge addition to your oral health care, and it’s one that not enough people use in their daily oral care.

Mouthwash was first invented in the late 1800s, though it was a little different compared to what we use today. As the years went on, mouthwash began to change its formula, adding new ingredients and replacing old, ineffective ingredients with better ones. Today, mouthwash offers us the ability to clean our entire mouth, which gives us the chance to further cut down on issues like gum disease and cavities. All it requires is an extra 30 seconds in our brushing routine, and the benefits it offers us is more than enough reason to use it.

Still, some people do not use mouthwash regularly, which means they’re missing out on all of the benefits that this simple liquid offers, and it means that their oral health may not be at its best. When your oral health is poor, it means that you’ll have more trips to the dentist, which both you and your dentist don’t want. It’s easier and better for you to simply add this step into your routine and reap the benefits it offers you.

Benefits of Mouthwash

Mouthwash has a long list of benefits, all working to make your oral health better. Some of the benefits mouthwash can give you includes:

Killing more bacteria in your mouth: When you brush and floss, you’re taking bacteria out of your mouth, helping to keep cavities and infections down. Still, bacteria live in your entire mouth, so when you only brush and floss, you still have a lot of bacteria left behind to create problems for your teeth and gums. By using mouthwash, you kill this excess bacterium, making your mouth a more clean and healthy area for your teeth and gums to thrive.

Strengthening your teeth: There are many types of mouthwash today that do many things. Some work to specifically target bacteria and diseases in your mouth. Others work to make your mouth less smelly over time. Others, though, work to improve your tooth strength and health. These mouthwashes are important for those whose teeth are losing enamel, who have sensitive teeth or have “soft” teeth. This mouthwash gives a person the ability to better their tooth health and possibly keep their teeth for longer compared to if they did not use this product.

Helping your gums: Our gums are a vital part of keeping our teeth healthy, so when our gums aren’t healthy, our teeth won’t be either. Mouthwash, as already stated, will help us kill bacteria and fight disease in our mouth. This alone can help improve our gum health, especially in those who do not brush their gums as well as they need to.

Mouthwash is a simple but important step in your oral health routine, and it’s best to start using it today if you don’t already do so.

California Dentist Ready to Assist You

Even when using mouthwash along with brushing and flossing, you will still need to see a dentist and make sure your oral health needs are being met. At the Del Mar, CA dental office of Curtis L. Chan, D.D.S., we can help make sure your smile is healthy and happy and help you live a life that has the best oral health possible. Call our San Diego, CA office today to see what we can do for you at (858) 481-                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        9090.