By Phil Bayless
As most of our readers know, in order to have good oral hygiene it is essential that you take care of every aspect of keeping your teeth and mouth healthy. One of the more over looked steps of a good hygiene routine is using mouthwash.
There are several different kinds that have been used since as early as 2700 BC. It was seen as a form of medicine for gum diseases, much like it is today. The Chinese believed that it should be a common practice for those in the higher classes. Around the 17th century a famous microbiologist discovered that there were living organisms (bacteria) that were present in peoples mouths. In later years this would become to be known as plaque. It wasn't until the 1960's that Professor Harold Loe made the discovery that certain types of mixtures could reduce the formation of these bacteria.
Mouthwash is often a mixture of alcohol and several other ingredients that are designed to kill the bacteria in the mouth that causes plaque. It has also been shown to reduce the germs that cause bad breath, a common oral hygienic problem.
As part of a good oral hygiene routine it is recommended that you brush, floss and rinse after each meal. Brushing removes any residue that may have settled throughout the day or during meals. It also loosens up and plaque or tarter that may have formed on the surface of the teeth. Flossing allows you to remove anything from in between your teeth and prevents any plaque or bacteria from causing the formation of cavities.
Now that you have cleaned your mouth, the mouthwash is used to rid you of any remaining food particles that brushing and flossing may have missed. The most important thing that mouthwash does, is kill the germs that cause gum disease. It also gets into the hard to reach places that flossing may not be able to reach.
There are also other types of mouthwash that may aid in keeping your teeth health too. Fluoride rinse is designed to strengthen your teeth and help them fight off cavities better. Pre-brush whitening rinse will help whiten teeth without any of the invasive procedures that some people go through to get a brighter smile.
Remember, it is up to you, not anyone else to make sure that you keep up with your hygiene routine. Make sure you brush, floss and rinse every day. Before you know it, you'll have a beautiful and healthy smile.
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