Mouthwash

Toothsmith

Chlrohexidine mouthwashes stain like bu££ery.

They should only be used if specifically recommended, for a specific (short) time, and you should have an appointment with a dentist/hygienist to get them cleaned again afterwards.

Mojisola

tirednewdad wrote: »

Ahh mouthwashes.... the solution and cause of many problems

I personally don't ever recomend Listerine as long term use of Listerie will actually cause damage to the gums.

My DS has just started using Listerine. I've shown him this thread and, being a scienfitic type, he has googled Listerine to find out for himself. He can't find any studies showing damage caused by mouthwashes. Have you dentists out there seen it for yourselves? He has very good teeth and I would hate for him to spend loads of money only to end up with damaged gums.

Horace

Listerine is dreadful and it is full of alcohol.

I use Dentalux alcohol free mouthwash that I buy in Lidl - it is reasonably cheap, mind I also use their herbal toothpaste and since using them haven't had to have a filling for over 12 months:j

Dentalux contains Chlorohexidrine but only a small amount - I haven't noticed any teeth staining with it either.

Toothsmith

This article puts in pretty well.

http://yourtotalhealth.ivillage.com/mouthwash.html?pageNum=5#5

A lot of mouthwashes are also quite acidic (again, due to the alcohol), which leads to errosion over the long term.

Mr&MrsIncredible

I always had a gum problems, but was always too lazy and also didn't like the taste of any mouthwash:o before I had my veneers my dentists insisted on improvement of my gums state , so I went to Boots and bought Corsodyl, at the same time has seen an articul at their free magazine about Waterpik, thought sounds better then mouthwash:idea: and it was there on offer, long story short I bought it and never looked back perfect solution (used it for 2 years now) , the only thing is we bought a family version of it online,cause mobile version Boots seling stopped working after 2 months, btw my husband obsessed with gum health, so previously used mouthwash, woodpicks, floss -he doesn't anymore and after recent visit to orthodondist had a highest "gum score" he ever had in years

The_Biff

I've been using alcohol free Dentyl. Has to be shaken very well to combine the 2 colours. Recommended by my dentist. Very effective & quite expensive unless you find a 2 for 1 offer.

medic1

if you brush regularly and floss regularly you shouldnt really need mouthwash and also warm salt water is a cheap alternative