is it necessary to use a mouth wash?

Citygirl1

I'm confused about this as a hygeniest once advised me not to use any mouthwash daily and that its a waste of money but to just use Cordysl only when my gums are sore. I did start doing this but then found my mouth wasn't feeling as fresh with just using toothpaste so now I've bought some Dentyl which I used to use before but it seems expensive, especially as I have the cordysl aswell for when my gums are sore.

bluebeary

my hygienest wasnt bothered either way about me using mouth wash but did emphasise i flossed

which im bad and still dont do lol, anyway, i use mouthwash every day, listerine which is often on offer in superdrug anyway, fresh breath if nothing else

Red_Doe

my dentist told me that of all mouthwashes, Corsodyl is the best, but also said plain warm salted water does the just equally as well.

Toothsmith

Corsodyl IS effective - for particular problems. But any chlorohexidine mouthwash will stain your teeth brown (It does polish off though) so you should only use it if you've been recommended to use it by your dentist or hygienist, and I wouldn't recommend it for anybody long-term unless there were very specific dental problems combined with some medical problems.

Peroxide mouthwashes such as Peroxyl are also very effective for a different set of problems - again though only really required if you have been specifically recommended to.

For everything else though, I would be a happy man if all other mouthwashes disappeared, Rapture style, overnight.

They are a waste of money, useless at best and often do more harm than good.

Magnolia

Toothsmith wrote: »

I would be a happy man if all other mouthwashes disappeared, Rapture style, overnight.

Not a fan then :rotfl:

Thanks for the professional insight Toothsmith - I follow your advise regularly and now I never get told off by my dentist :T

Isklar

Toothsmith wrote: »

For everything else though, I would be a happy man if all other mouthwashes disappeared, Rapture style, overnight.

They are a waste of money, useless at best and often do more harm than good.

It's reassuring to read another dentist saying this, as it's exactly what my dentist and hygienist told me.

Jenny007

Im glad this topic has come up! Im currently using Corsodyl mouthwash due to having my mouth wired shut but had noticed my teeth looking rather brown (yuck!)
Toothsmith would you be able to answer a question for me? (obviously understand if youre not allowed to) I was told by the hospital to use it after I ate or drunk anything (Due to being wired shut ive been having milkshakes etc which are obviously very sugary) But then I visited the dentist and hygeinist who told me to use it twice a day as it has 12 hour protection, thus covering me all day. Im usnsure of which advice to follow? Many thanks if you can help?

maman

I'm not a fan of mouthwash personally but my DH feels he needs it for his teeth/mouth to feel fresh. I buy the Dentalux from Lidl (about 50p?) and that seems to suit him fine. I'm sure that more expensive brands are good for specific problems but for anyone reading who just wants the fresh taste then I can recommend this.

brook2jack

on the whole mouthwash negates the effect of toothpaste. You should spit not rinse after brushing otherwise the toothpaste doesnt sit on the teeth doing good.i
If you use mouthwash within an hour of brushing teeth then the toothpaste renders many of the mouthwash constituents inactive.
Most mouthwashes contain alcohol which dries out the mouth making bad breath worse. There is a classification of mouthwashes by the fda into cosmetic and medical products. the vast majority of mouthwashes are clssed as cosmetic including most of the main brands because there is no scientific proof they decrease gum disease plaque etc. Indeed the advertising standards have forced many mouthwash advertisers to withdraw misleading claims.

brook2jack

on the whole mouthwash negates the effect of toothpaste. You should spit not rinse after brushing otherwise the toothpaste doesnt sit on the teeth doing good.i
If you use mouthwash within an hour of brushing teeth then the toothpaste renders many of the mouthwash constituents inactive.
Most mouthwashes contain alcohol which dries out the mouth making bad breath worse. There is a classification of mouthwashes by the fda into cosmetic and medical products. the vast majority of mouthwashes are clssed as cosmetic including most of the main brands because there is no scientific proof they decrease gum disease plaque etc. Indeed the advertising standards have forced many mouthwash advertisers to withdraw misleading claims.

Mrs_P_Pincher

My dentist is trying to stop her mother buying mouthwash by using it to clean the loo.

My previous dentist was a big advocate of Listerine, but this one was horrified when I told her.

Mrs P P