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Is mouthwash bad for teeth? Which mouthwash should we use to lessen tartar and cavities? How can we lessen tartar at home naturally? Suggest the best mouthwash in India. Some mouthwash has alcohol like Listerine. Is it bad for teeth?
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Maintain good oral hygiene
Go for regular scaling and polishing.
Regular use of mouthwash is not recommended.
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Yes alcohol can kill germs it can do more harm than good by also killing good bacteria.Alcohol free mouthwash might be alternative.
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Cetylpyridinium chloride reduces plaque and tartar.
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No, using mouthwash in your routine oral health care is not bad for your teeth. You can go for any mild fluoride rich well known good brand mouthwash.
There is no as such best mouthwash anywhere we can suggest, as long as you use it in limits and going for mild one..without alcohol. You can also opt for a good herbal mouthwash.
Mouthwash gives your mouth a clean, fresh feeling and reassures you that your breath is fresh. It also has benefits for your overall oral health.
Regular use of mouthwash helps prevent periodontal disease and, if the mouthwash contains fluoride, reduces cavities when used correctly.
If you brush your teeth well, twice a day, and floss daily, mouthwash is not strictly necessary. However, people with certain medical conditions such as dry socket, tooth sensitivity, gums problem may very well find mouthwash essential.
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Daily regular oral care routine with proper two times brushing flossing ( once in a week use mouthwash) 1/2 cap mouthwash+ half glass normal water.
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There are Many types of mouthwash and each has different roles like for plaque control use mouth which contains chlorhexidine gluconate like clohex
Mouthwashsh.for spongy or bleeding gums use mouthwash contains hydrogen peroxide like hydroxyl mouthwash and for sensitivity and cavity control use mouthwash which contains strontium floride like proflo plus mouthwash.
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