Mouthwash that is as good as expensive brands

lottie26_2

Has anyone got any ideas on mouthwash that is as expensive brands I have bought cheaper ones in the past and they don't do the job.
My hubby smokes so he needs a good mouthwash any ideas, Thanks in advance.

Fairy22

I've buy the Boots own Total Fresh mouthwash, which my Husband thinks it's as good as Listerine. I can't remember exactly how much it is but it's much cheaper then the brand makes and is always on bogof.
Hope this helps x

mrbadexample

Vinegar? Works for everything else, apparently! :rotfl:

Debt_Free_Chick

What does hubby need the mouthwash to do? It doesn't do very much at all ... honest!

If it's a breath freshener, then a tsp of peppermint oil in a glass of water would do the same job. If it's plaque control, then ditch the mouthwash altogether and use interdental brushes like these

Angela

Has the dentist told him he needs to use a mouthwash?
Then this is probably as a preventative measure as he may not have good oral hygiene and need the back up of a flouride mouthwash.


If not cleaning with a toothbrush, using interdental brushes and flossing is all you should need to do.
If he still had bad breath then a trip to the dentist is advised.
HTH

chardonnay_2

buy him a tongue scraper. asda sell the safe and sound brand and they are 99p i think. they are brill for getting rid of gunk on your tongue you didn't realise was there and freshens your breath naturally by removing the bacteria.

better still get him to stop smoking - very money saving!

powie69

If you want to buy mouthwash, they do a good one in lidls for about 55p per bottle. My OH was using Listerine, until I got him the blue mouthwash called "Dentalux" which is an antibacterial mouthwash, but contains alcohol. Lidls do two other types of mouthwash as well, but i'm not sure what they are like.

lottie26_2

Thanks for all the replys I suppose its for nice smeeling breath really.
If onlt I could get him to give up smoking it worrys me sick and have on his back for years about it.
Will try all the above like the tounge scraper idea he doe's have good dental hygiene but maybe this is the problem, he does floss as well but will try these sticks thankyou for your help.

arkonite_babe

I have been using the dentyl ph mouthwash and I think it's great. It does exactly as it says in the TV ad, you do see what bits of debris have been lurking in your mouth after brushing and flossing :eek:

pin

I use Boots own brand (3 for 2 offers very often). However I do like the taste of Listerene, and don't think the Boots one is up to stratch on that.

However a cheap way to clean your mouth is to gargle salt water before going to bed.

miacat

To be honest these chemical mouthwashes do more harm than good , they have sugars in them that rot your teeth and loads of rubbish. If you have to use one get a natural one like Toms Of Maine which is all natural and has essential oils to freshen breath and other goodies! but it is expensive.