Should I be Using Mouthwash?

If you aren’t using mouthwash regularly find out if this little habit is something you should start doing.

Do you love the way swishing around that blue mouthwash makes your mouth feel? Do you just feel cleaner afterward? Perhaps you don’t use mouthwash at all but you are wondering if you should start. Dr. Mehul Patel and Dr. Heba Abuhussein at South Shore Dental in Trenton, MI, and serving the Riverview, Woodhaven and Brownstown areas provide a little insight into the world of using mouthwash.

If you feel like your teeth get a better clean because of mouthwash, you might be correct. By using mouthwash around you can dislodge food and plaque from between teeth and other areas of the mouth that you might not get when brushing or flossing. Mouthwash can be a great complement to your current oral routine, but remember that mouthwash should never take the place of brushing and flossing. You’ll also still need to visit your Riverview, Trenton, Woodhaven, & Brownstown MI, general dentist for bi-annual cleanings to keep teeth and gums looking and feeling their best.

Of course, there are some prescription mouthwashes that might actually be a better option for you if you are dealing with gum disease, have dry mouth or are prone to cavities. Our dentist can prescribe these special antibacterial rinses, which can be a benefit to your oral health.

If you are an otherwise healthy individual who isn’t dealing with gum disease or other dental issues, you can probably get away with choosing an alcohol-free mouthwash to keep teeth clean and your breath fresh. And remember: you don’t have to feel that burn from using mouthwash for it to be effective. Whether you choose to add mouthwash to your daily routine or not is solely up to you and your needs, but if it keeps you feeling confident about the freshness and state of your mouth, then, by all means, use it!

The next time you come into our office for your routine cleaning make sure to ask us whether prescription mouthwash could be a good option for you. Call Southshore Dental in Trenton, MI, and serving the Riverview, Woodhaven and Brownstown areas, today to schedule your next visit with us.