Dentyl pH mouthwash

mogwai

You know the ad where the girl spits out the mouthwash and theres bits in the sink? Apparently this mouthwash acts to detach bacteria and residue from your mouth and you can actually see the bits after you spit. Has anyone tried this? Is it any good?

And do the 'debris' bits decrease the longer you use it?

BlondeHeadOn

I always thought that was a load of rubbish - my dentist said so too. But I could be wrong.....

What my dentists really said was that the only thing those mouthwashes clean out is your wallet!

:rotfl:

floyd

My dentist, hygenist and surgeon (all at different practices) all say not to bother with mouthwashes because as long as you brush properly with a fluoride toothpaste and floss properly and give your tongue a brush too there shouldn't be any need for anything like that.
The only exception is after I had oral surgery (gum flap surgery) and was told to swill with Corsodyl for the first day while the gum healed instead of brushing

Toothsmith

I'd agree with floyd!

I'm sure those bits are only coagulated salivary protein as well.

Unless of course the mouthwash can inflate bacteria to 100x their natural size!!

skyrocket

apparently if you swill your mouth out with oil and water you will get the same results as dentyl ph. some people swear by the oil thing.

jrrowleyws

Toothsmith wrote: »

I'd agree with floyd!

I'm sure those bits are only coagulated salivary protein as well.

Unless of course the mouthwash can inflate bacteria to 100x their natural size!!

I always thought that too toothsmith, and I had some with lots of saliva in my mouth and the amount of bits had increased loads. Mabe it removes something from the teeth too but im pretty sure it is saliva that makes most of the bits!

Plus both flavours taste rank!

moomin_white

don't dismiss Dentyl Ph mouthwash completely though as it has 0.05% sodium fluoride in it -so it can help sensitivity and those who have a high risk of decay.
it's also alcohol free which is preferable to Listerine with it's high alcohol content.
those bits that come out though...hmm! i think it's just a chemical reaction!

mogwai

ok, i gave in and bought some. The green one (mint one) does indeed taste rank, and i can't imagine clove (YUCK) tasting any better. Its kind of plasticy and it makes me gag!

I was wondering if the bits were just stuff rather than real bacteria and debris. I guess I will keep using this, and see if improved dental hygiene leads to less 'bits' over time.

This is very well reviewed though, will update on the morning breath thing tomorrow LOL

nickismee

I bough some of the cherry one a while ago, its still sat in my bathroom nearly full, its foul stuff.. and no, i never got any bits in the sink!

Toothsmith

moomin_white wrote: »

don't dismiss Dentyl Ph mouthwash completely though as it has 0.05% sodium fluoride in it -so it can help sensitivity and those who have a high risk of decay.
it's also alcohol free which is preferable to Listerine with it's high alcohol content.
those bits that come out though...hmm! i think it's just a chemical reaction!

Something like Colgate Fluoriguard is much better though wouldn't you say, particulary the AF one (Alcohol free)?

frivolous_fay

Glad I spotted this thread, I was considering getting some but it sounds repulsive and pointless.