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I am unable to brush my teeth regularly because I feel laziness. Is mouthwash a good alternative to brush my teeth if I am unable to brush my teeth regularly?
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no mouthwash is not a alternative of tooth brushing
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Brushing twice a day is must . Come over ur laziness to maintain ur dentition and ur dazzling smile, otherwise u may loose it over a period of time . So no other alternative . Do brush ur teeth daily before going to bed and after u wake up in morning . It hardly takes 2 to 3 mins .
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Hello dear
Please be calm
No mouthwash is not an alternative for brushing.there are teo reasons- tooth brush is a mechanical method and mouthwash is a chemical method.mechanical method is the best preventive method
Secondly brushing has no side-effects but mouthwash cause staining
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electrical tooth brush can be a good option for you
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brushing is must for prevention
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Brushing manually is the best method along with flossing.
Electric brushes are available and water flosser also effective of regular dental flosses.
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