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Sir /madam, i want to know about oral care after every meal can i immediately wash my mouth or wait for how many minutes after eating meal
And also i want to know about best mouth wash which is good for bad breath removal and how many times i can use the mouthwash?
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Just rinse your mouth after every meal. Use Chlorhexidine (Periogard) mouthwash for 2 months. Then discontinue and use Listerine or Colgate Plax. But remember these are secondary, primarily you maintain good oral hygiene through regular use of toothbrushing and flossing.
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Immediately after eating, it's advisable to rinse with water or an antibacterial mouthwash to remove loose food particles. Tooth brushing is best delayed for at least 30 min after meals .
Mouthwashes containing germ fighting ingredients like chlorhexidine can help fight bad breath.
However the most common cause of bad breath is deposits on teeth. So, it would be a good idea to visit your dentist and correct the underlying cause.
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Dr. Suman Makam
Dentist
23 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello,
Regular professional cleaning of your teeth once in 6 months,rinsing your mouth after every meal/snack with water and using a good antimicrobial mouthwash like Freshchlor twice daily will help you on the long run.
Regards
Dr Suman Makam
Dental Arts
Bangalore
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