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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Watch Out for These Common Dental Misconceptions! page 1 5 Signs of Dental Implant Infections page 2 Can Dentists Treat Sleep Apnea? page 2 Origins of Wedding Ceremony Traditions – Revealed! page 3 Top 4 Mouthwash Myths page 4
MOUTHWASH MYTHS AND MISCONCEPTIONS The Truth About This Minty Rinse
not the mouth. Also, bad breath is often a symptom of larger issues, such as stomach
alcohol-based rinses are great for killing bacteria, but fluoride mouthwashes are better for preventing tooth decay and gum disease. MYTH NO. 4: IT DOESN’T MATTER HOW LONG YOU SWISH AS LONG AS YOU DO IT. This myth is so common because rinsing with mouthwash can sting, limiting the time the user wants it in their mouth. This sting is due to the solution’s alcohol content, and for some people, the burn is just too much to bear. However, for the mouthwash to work (more than just making your mouth smell and taste minty), it needs to be moved around the gums and teeth for at least 30 seconds. Mouthwash is an excellent addition to any routine, but it shouldn’t be the only tool in your dental arsenal. And as always, consult your dentist before making changes to your morning or nightly oral hygiene routines.
Mouthwash is a popular catch-all breath freshener for many people simply because it’s easy to use. Just swish for a few seconds, and all your dental nightmares go away! Right? Wrong.
problems, that a quick swish with minty mouthwash only temporarily covers up.
MYTH NO. 2: MOUTHWASH CAN REPLACE BRUSHING OR FLOSSING. While, again, mouthwash can help with some of the bacteria in the mouth, it can’t actually knock food residue or plaque off teeth. This is why mouthwash is a great supplement to an oral hygiene routine but not a replacement for brushing or flossing. MYTH NO. 3: ALL MOUTHWASHES ARE THE SAME. Big mouthwash brands have done a great job with their marketing, so much so that people believe their mouthwash is suitable for all issues. This is not true: Some mouthwashes are better for some problems than others. For example,
There are many myths surrounding the use of mouthwash, and unfortunately, these misconceptions cause people with serious issues to forgo proper dental care. So, here are the top four myths surrounding mouthwash and the truth about each. MYTH NO. 1: MOUTHWASH CURES BAD BREATH. Mouthwash can help reduce some bad-breath- causing bacteria, but it’s no cure. In fact, some causes of bad breath come from the lungs,
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