What are the functions of mouthwash?

Mouthwash is not unfamiliar to everyone and many people have heard of it, but most people think that mouthwash only has the function of rinsing the mouth, which is not the correct idea. Mouthwash is not only used for gargling, it also has the functions of preventing tooth decay, disinfecting and sterilizing, relieving pain and whitening. People should understand the role of mouthwash well before they can use it better. Here are some functions of mouthwash.

The main functions of mouthwash are as follows: anti-caries effect, antibacterial effect, analgesic effect, whitening effect, etc.

Rinsing your mouth with mouthwash can remove food debris, some soft plaque and odor in the oral cavity, but it cannot replace brushing your teeth to remove existing dental plaque. Using fluoride mouthwash every day or every week can reduce the risk of caries in children and the elderly, and has a certain anti-caries effect on people at high risk of caries.

Mouthwash containing essential oils can help reduce the number of oral pathogenic microorganisms or inhibit their growth and reproduction, reduce the production of dental plaque, and relieve gum inflammation. Mouthwash containing 0.5% procaine has a certain analgesic effect on pain caused by oral ulcers. However, medicated mouthwashes are generally used after gingivitis cleaning and periodontal surgery, and are not recommended as daily oral care products to avoid causing an imbalance in the normal oral flora or developing drug resistance. It should be noted that the effectiveness of mouthwash is related to the amount of mouthwash used, the strength of gargling and the number of gargling times.