How often should I use mouthwash?

Mouthwash has the function of cleaning the oral cavity. It has different effects. There are therapeutic mouthwashes, mouthwashes for maintaining fresh breath, and so on. Generally speaking, when using mouthwash, you should read the instructions on it. Some mouthwashes need to be used three times a day, but it should be noted that mouthwash cannot be used casually. Improper use may have adverse effects on health. Let’s take a look at this aspect.

How often should you use mouthwash?

From a professional point of view, mouthwash should be used three times a day, once in the morning, noon and evening, and you should not rinse your mouth with water after use, otherwise the anti-caries and refreshing effects of the mouthwash will be wasted.

Choosing a better brand of mouthwash does cost a little more, but if you use mouthwash, then you must choose good quality ones. If you spend less money but it is meaningless, it is better not to spend it.

In daily life, it is usually enough to use it twice a day. If you don’t have the conditions to brush your teeth after lunch, use it once. For oral health care before going to bed at night, it is enough.

Contraindications of mouthwash

You can't just use mouthwash casually. You should first go to the dentist for a comprehensive oral examination to see if you have any oral diseases. Then the dentist can determine what type of mouthwash to use based on your situation. These three groups of people are the first choice, such as patients suffering from caries, periodontitis and halitosis.

1. People who are allergic to mouthwash;

2. Use with caution in preschool children, pregnant women and lactating women;

3. Mouthwash is an auxiliary product for oral care and cannot replace toothpaste, so it cannot be used every day or for a long time;

4. Do not swallow to avoid poisoning;

5. It is best to follow the doctor's advice before use;

The correct steps for using mouthwash

The effectiveness of mouthwash is related to the time, frequency and strength of gargling. Generally, you should try to use mouthwash just after eating, so that it can better exert its antibacterial effect. In addition, it is better to floss and use mouthwash after brushing your teeth in the morning and evening.

When using mouthwash, first rinse your mouth with clean water, repeatedly with force several times to remove as much food debris as possible from your mouth. Then hold 10 ml of mouthwash in your mouth, and repeat a similar method several times for one minute. At this time, there is no need to rinse your mouth again with clean water.