Mouthwashes can be bought everywhere and are divided into medicine grade and general use grade. People often have the following questions: ● Can I use mouthwash without brushing my teeth?

● Will the teeth discolor after using mouthwash for a long time? Really? ● Can children use mouthwash? ● How to choose mouthwash with so many functions? ● There seem to be herbal mouthwashes or oily mouthwashes on the market. Does this help? Next, we will introduce some precautions for you.

About mouthwash, you should pay attention to these three points

● Mouthwash cannot replace mechanical cleanings such as toothbrushes, dental floss, and interdental brush.

● Follow the instructions in the manual.

● Children under the age of six are not allowed to use it, and children over the age of six but under the age of twelve should use it under the guidance of an adult.

Mouthwash is an auxiliary tool that works best after cleaning with a mechanical toothbrush, floss, and an interdental brush.

Can mouthwash replace brushing?

Mouthwash is a chemical used by people to sterilize the oral cavity. Although it can sterilize, it cannot replace the most basic brushing of teeth!

Brushing your teeth is to brush away the plaque in the mouth, so as to prevent the plaque from accumulating on the teeth and turning into calculus, which will cause subsequent periodontal problems.

Therefore, you can only use mouthwash as an auxiliary, not a substitute for brushing your teeth!

It is best to read the instructions for use before use, but the most common ones are as follows.

1. Brush teeth

Oral hygiene is mainly based on brushing teeth. Proper brushing and subsequent use of mouthwash are essential for complete and adequate oral hygiene.

When using mouthwash that contains antiseptic ingredients such as chlorhexidine, it is best to use toothpaste that does not contain ingredients that interfere with these antiseptics.

Therefore, it is recommended to use toothpaste of the same series as the mouthwash. Also, avoid eating or drinking for half an hour after rinsing to allow the product to work longer.

2. How to use mouthwash

The amount of mouthwash should only be used according to the instructions in the product instruction manual, usually 10-15 ml.

Unless stated in the directions for use, it is not recommended to dilute the mouthwash with water as it may affect the effectiveness of the product.

3. Rinse off

One of the keys to proper operation is to allow sufficient time to spread the product. Most mouthwashes recommend between 30 seconds and 1 minute. It is important not to swallow liquids, as mouthwashes are not designed to be swallowed.