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Night brushin/Mouth wash?
Is it ok to use Mouth washer like Colgate Plax instead of Night brushing. Could you pls suggest some good mouth washers.
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Brushing twice a day is healthy practice
Use mouthwash after brushing
Use plain water and rinse after every meal
Dental flossing between teeth
Regular dental visits
Professional cleaning every six months
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Mouthwash is not a substitue of brush . And more over it should not be used for a prolonged period . it should only be used for a short time as recommended by a dentist after brushing.
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Mouthwashes are an adjunct for oral care but they are never a substitute for manual toothbrushing.. some mouthwashes do reduce the adherence of plaque , but mainly they work on reducing the bacterial load thru disinfection.colgate plax is a very mediocre mouthwash , you can try Colgate periogard or freshclor mouthwashes and don't dilute them, use them after brushing
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Don't skip brushing at night
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Do flossing at least at night
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hello,
mouthwashes are like perfumes. they make you feel fresh only for sometime. they have no role in reduction of caries. so it can not be a substitute for brushing. so its important to brush twice a day, rinse after every meal and floss regularly.
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Hello..
Yes you can as well use mouth washes..But then they are not alternative of brushing..They can be us d along with the place removal solutions so as to supplement...You can use any place removal like Colgate, Listerine , Himalaya available in the pharmacy..Thank you
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Dr. Vrinda Yadav
Dentist
4 yrs exp
Gurgaon
hello, no you cannot replace your mechanical tooth cleaning (i.e. toothbrushing) with chemical tooth cleaning( i.e. mouth wash). Brushing your teeth twice daily is a must to maintain oral hygiene. you can use any over the counter mouth wash along with your regular toothbrushing.
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Dr. Saurabh Gupta
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Jaipur
Brush twice a day..after brushing u can use mouth wash as they both work well together.
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flossing is also a necessary part ..floss after every meal.
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at night brushing ur teeth is very important task.
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Dr. Suman Makam
Dentist
23 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello,
Mouth wash is never a substitute for brushing.However it is a good adjunct which can be used after brushing procedure.Include flossing also to clean the contact areas.
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Dr. Ratnika Agarwal
Dental Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Pune
Mouthrinses and mouthwashes are not intended to replace tooth brushing. It is important to brush your teeth twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste. One of those times should be before going to bed to remove all food particles from teeth and prevent the length of attacks by food on teeth. Using a rinse after brushing can help freshen breath and prevent tooth decay.
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Dr. Lakshmy Sanuj
Dentist
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Using a mouthwash is like giving a final touch to the brushing schedule. But, its not a substitute for brushing. brushing removes the plaque over the teeth. which can't be removed by mouthwash. It just reduces the bacteria count in mouth but, doesn't help with reducing chances of having caries.
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Dr. Shruti Joshi
Dentist
19 yrs exp
Thane
hi,Please do not substitute mouthwash instead of night brushing as brush bristles clean the teeth more effectively.Brush twice daily with soft bristle toothbrush & additionally you can use mouthwash.Colgate Plax is also a good mouthwash
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