If you brush, floss and use brushes properly, you don’t really need mouthwash. Still, some people swear by it. And that’s not surprising, because they kill bad bacteria in the mouth, it gives a clean and fresh feeling and it also reaches hard-to-reach places. Just make sure it doesn’t contain alcohol!
Kills all bacteria
The alcohol in mouthwash kills not only the bad, but also the good bacteria in your mouth. This can indirectly cause you to get bad breath. That fresh feeling you experience after using mouthwash is unfortunately only short-lived…
Dries out
As most people know, alcohol dehydrates your body. Also mouthwash with alcohol in it. This ensures that less saliva is produced in your mouth. And let saliva be the natural protector you need to wash away the bad bacteria. In addition, it also ensures that plaque can develop less quickly. In short, the saliva ensures that you do not get bad breath!
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If you prefer to use mouthwash (and then of course without alcohol), pay attention when you use it. You can read here when it is better to skip rinsing.
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