When To Use Mouthwash

Dr Chhaya Chauhan (GDC: 83940) explains when is best to use mouthwash and why.
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Key Points
- Don’t rinse with mouthwash.
- Mouthwash should be used at other times of the day when a freshen up is required.
- Specialist mouthwashes such as those for gum disease and dry mouth are different.
- Alcohol in some mouthwashes can affect the taste.
- You don't necessarily need a premium mouthwash.
- You can make do without it
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[ElectricTeeth]

Key Points
- Don’t rinse with mouthwash.
- Mouthwash should bee used at other times of the day when a freshen up is required.
- Specialist mouthwashes such as those for gum disease and dry mouth are different.
- Alcohol in some mouthwashes can affect the taste.
- You don't necessarily need a premium mouthwash.
- You can make do without it

[kornfreek]

I've always been brushing first then mouthwash straight away after. And my teeth are fine. Only have two fillings one one each side. Due to lack is self care. My gums don't bleed. My dentist is rather pleased with my teeth 😁

[thehitman]

Holy moly, i was doing it wrong all this while. Right after brushing my teeth, i rinse with mouthwash. Now i know i shouldn't. And also i learned that right after brushing, just spit out the access but dont rinse, keep it in for a while for the paste to work on the teeth and gums. Thank you.

[jukio]

I use mouthwash in the morning, 3 times a week. So, Wednesday, Saturday, and Monday, in the morning before I brush, for at least 2 minutes. Been doing this for over a year, no problems so far.

[kaigreen]

After this video, i got so frustrated I'm doing it wrong all the time that I go straight up to my washroom and brush my teeth again and didn't rinse after that . Now I'm feeling satisfied . 😌

[PrincePalmUwU]

Half an hour 🤦 after brushing my teeth and another half an hour wth! Humans dont have these sort of time!!!!

[Skeptic]

I've been washing my hands wrong for 30 years, I've been brushing my teeth wrong for 30 years, I've been rinsing right after brushing for 30 years.

I'm going to search "how to shower" and probably learn I've been doing that wrong for 30 years as well.

[MozZombie]

Thank you for this video, now I just use mouthwash after flossing, which is usually after a meal (usually breakfast since I brush before and don't rinse or floss)

[TurnerBoneHead]

While making this video somebody was like "we need 4 clips of someone spitting mouthwash into the sink"

[alfonsobonzo]

My Hygienist advises me to not use mouthwash until 30 minutes after I’ve brushed my teeth. I floss, brush my teeth 30 minutes before bed and then use mouthwash just before going to bed. Seems to work fine for me.

[onlinesaidasa]

Namaste

Alcohol dries the mouth, hence we can avoid alcohol based mouth wash.

Instead gargle using salt mixed in lukewarm water twice a day.

Thanks

[mondobananas]

Was gonna ask a question, realized it was already answered when I read some of the comments.

[aearly]

I like the sting of the alcohol mouthwashes, but I’m wondering if the alcohol has any long term side effects on the lining of the mouth or enamel of the teeth

[PrincePalmUwU]

In case everyone is confused yes brush and mouthwash twice a day, mouthwash is optional,

After you're done eating floss right away and wait for 30 mins,

When you brush your teeth for 2 minutes than you'll spit out the toothpaste do not rinse it will remove what you just brushed than wait for 30 mins for mouthwash,


After you waited for 30 mins than you will use the mouthwash for 1 minute and once 1 min is over spit it out and wait for 30 more min before you consume anything.

[lynnchoi]

I've been doing it wrong my whole life...

[Anukii]

I try to use it after eating; easy reason and gets it actually used consistently!

[vlddy]

Except some mouthwashes specifically instruct us to use them after using a fluoride toothpaste... I also absolutely hate leaving the paste in my mouth...

[PrimyFritzellz]

Use your mouthwash in the middle of the day. Not after brushing, or else you'll get rid of the flouride from the toothpaste. Brush your teeth in the morning, then use mouthwash at around 2-3 PM and then brush teeth at bed time.

[zakirreshi]

On bottle it is instructed to use it just after brushing your teeth.

[KerrBox]

my dentist told me you can generally use it any time after brushing unless it's some kind of special purpose mouth wash