{"id":314,"date":"2020-01-07T22:58:19","date_gmt":"2020-01-07T22:58:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/?p=314"},"modified":"2020-02-14T22:58:38","modified_gmt":"2020-02-14T22:58:38","slug":"which-mouthwash-is-right-for-you-and-your-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/which-mouthwash-is-right-for-you-and-your-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Mouthwash is Right for You and Your Smile?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"196\" src=\"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_134510295__1581720975_63703-300x196.jpg\" alt=\"Woman choosing between different mouthwashes \" class=\"wp-image-315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_134510295__1581720975_63703-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_134510295__1581720975_63703-768x502.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_134510295__1581720975_63703.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Does your daily dental routine involve mouthwash? Dental\nTribune International reports that using mouthwash can reduce plaque in your\nmouth by 26.3% and gingivitis by 20.4%. Those are some pretty encouraging\nnumbers if you want to protect your smile from tooth decay and gum disease. But\nif you\u2019re standing in front of seemingly endless rows full of colorful bottles,\nyou may be asking yourself \u201cWhat mouthwash should I use?\u201d You have many\ndifferent options with a variety of benefits, so read on as your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">Carlisle dentist<\/a>\nhelps you decide which one is best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fluoridated Mouthwash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fluoride is a popular tool when it comes to fighting off\ncavities, which is why you\u2019ll find it in most toothpastes and tap water\nsystems. Although they\u2019re not considered antibacterial, they do help your mouth\nfight against plaque by adding minerals to your enamel and strengthening it\nagainst decay. This mouthwash is especially helpful for those who are cavity\nprone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alcohol-Free Mouthwash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mouthwashes with a high alcohol content do a great job of eradicating\nbacteria in your mouth. While this may be a helpful quick fix for bad breath, it\nalso removes good bacteria, reduces your saliva, and can feel too intense for\nsome people. Alcohol-free mouthwash may remove less bacteria from your mouth,\nbut it does a better job of only removing the harmful bacteria. It also\nnaturally encourages your mouth to produce saliva and doesn\u2019t create an\nexcessive burring feeling. This is the right choice for those with sensitive\nteeth or chronic dry mouth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Antibacterial or Antiseptic Mouthwash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some antibacterial or antiseptic mouthwashes are available as\nover-the-counter products. They\u2019re generally used to treat oral health\nconditions like halitosis or gingivitis by getting rid of the harmful bacteria\nthat causes them. In fact, antibacterial mouthwashes are able to kill off up to\n75% of all the bacteria in your mouth. This drastic reset of the biome in your\nmouth could cause irritation or other complications, so it should only be used\nfor a short time by those who need help combating their oral health issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prescription Mouthwash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To treat some severe oral health conditions, your dentist\nmay suggest a prescription-strength mouthwash. These antibacterial mouthwashes\nare much stronger than over-the-counter options and can only be prescribed by a\nhealth care professional. Not only to they have very strong bacteria fighting\npower, but they also contain compounds that treat the redness, swelling, and\nbleeding it can cause. &nbsp;Unfortunately, using\nthis mouthwash may stain your teeth, but that\u2019s a small price to pay if you\u2019re\ntreating a serious oral health condition such as periodontitis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re still unsure about which type of mouthwash to\nchoose, talk to your dentist in Carlisle. They would be happy to recommend a\nmouthwash that will help you get the most out of your dental routine and keep\nyour smile feeling fresh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Our highly experienced team of dentists at Flenniken\nFamily Dentistry in Carlisle, PA is passionate about helping you achieve\noptimal oral health that lasts a lifetime. Even though they\u2019re proud to use\nstate-of-the-art technology and the most advanced training, they understand how\nimportant a great daily dental care routine is. If you have any questions about\nwhat products your smile can benefit from the most, they can be contacted at\nour <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or <strong>(717)\n249-7777.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Does your daily dental routine involve mouthwash? Dental Tribune International reports that using mouthwash can reduce plaque in your mouth by 26.3% and gingivitis by 20.4%. Those are some pretty encouraging numbers if you want to protect your smile from tooth decay and gum disease. But if you\u2019re standing in front of seemingly endless rows [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-314","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Choosing The Best Mouthwash Carlisle | Preventive Dentistry | Flenniken Family Dentistry<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you asking yourself \u201cWhat mouthwash should I use?\u201d Your dentist is here to help you decide which one is best for you and your smile.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" 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