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why is a mouthwash so essential

22 December 2014, Dabur Dental Team

Using a mouthwash is not just an added step in your daily brushing routine. Many people are not aware of the importance of mouthwash when it comes to dental hygiene. While proper brushing and flossing with India's best toothpasteDabur Red Paste is vital towards maintaining healthy teeth and gums and avoiding dental problems, the use of mouthwash is also an important part of the routine. Mouthwashes are easily available over the counters in medical and departmental stores. They come in various flavours too. Using a mouthwash, before or after every brushing session, can be a very healthy and hygienic habit to inculcate. There are a number of benefits that using a mouthwash can bring to the health of your teeth, gums and inner lining of the mouth. Here is why you should use a mouth wash every day:
  • horough Cleaning
    Mouthwash is a liquid that you can use as a rinse before or after brushing your teeth. It partially dissolves particles of food in the mouth and helps it to be fully removed with brushing and flossing. This leads to the prevention of cavities and other dental issues.
  • Germ Removal
    With over 600 types of bacteria lurking in the mouth and areas that are hard to reach for your toothbrush, a mouthwash is a must to kills the bacteria by virtue of its It acts like a back up since it takes care of the germs and bacteria by killing it, something that brushing and flossing don’t do!
  • Gum Health
    The use of mouthwash helps in the prevention and growth of bacteria in the mouth. It also helps in the prevention and treatment of mouth ulcers, gum diseases and infection. It helps keep the general environment of the mouth, clean!
  • Preventing Bad Breath
    Mouthwash is very vital if you are conscious about keeping your breath fresh. That is why there are lots of mouthwashes that are in peppermint or spearmint flavour since their goal is to ward off bad breath or halitosis. However, proper treatment of the underlying cause is essential to combat this problem completely.
  • While this certainly makes sense, the importance of mouthwash may come as a surprise if you always thought brushing and flossing were enough or that mouthwash only freshened your breath. In reality, mouthwash is a must when it comes to practicing good dental care. With a proper dental hygiene regime and regulated visits to a dentist, you can keep dental problems away for a lifetime.
     

Maintaining proper oral hygiene plays a vital role in keeping dental problems such as plaque, gingivitis, tartar and tooth decay away. Visit our blog to know more about dental care and following an oral care routine to keep teeth strong and healthy

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