Negative impact of Mouthwash

As we know  that mouthwashrinse function is to clean the teeth when we finished eating.  This is done especially if we do not have time to brush your teeth like finished lunch at the office.

Gargling with mouthwash before bed is also not prohibited, but brushing your teeth with a toothpaste containing fluoride is actually the best way, the most effective and recommended.

Some literature suggests that the use of mouthwash containing alcohol, especially in children, should get special attention. This is due mouthwash has a good taste so if not careful will accidentally be swallowed and ultimately have undesirable effects.

The content of mouthwash

If you notice mouthwash sold in stores, it will be a very wide range of content in it. However, in general the content of the mouthwash is alcohol, refreshment, water and active substances. While the difference is the active substance. Some of the active substances contained in the mouthwash is:

Iodine providone  

The content is Able to eradicate microorganisms such as viruses, fungi, spores of bacteria, and protozoa. Because of its capabilities, then povidone iodine can be used to treat infections the caused by these microorganisms. Mouthwash is containing the active substance is intended to treat infections that occur in the mouth and throat, such as gingivitis and thrush. In addition, mouthwashes that have this content can be used to maintain oral hygiene, kills microorganisms before, during and after oral surgery in order to avoid the possibility of infection.

Carbenoxolone sodium

The active substance is mainly used to treat wounds. By using sodium Carbenoxolone, the injured area will be protected so that it will reduce the pain and it will be cured. Is advisable to use mouthwash after meals and at bedtime.

Chlorthexidine gluconate

This substance capable of killing microorganisms associated with various mouth and throat infections, including Candida albicans results in candidosis. In addition, it is also able to prevent the formation of plaque on the teeth as well as the occurrence of gingivitis.

Chlorbutanol hemihydrate

The function of these substances is to kill a variety of viruses, fungi, and bacteria. In addition, if your gums bleed, this substance is able to reduce the pain that you suffer.

Benzydamine hydrochloride

The work of this substance is a substance inhibiting the working of our body called cyclo-oxygenase that produces a variety of chemicals, including prostaglandins body.

One function is that it can lead to inflammatory prostaglandins. The presence of prostaglandins is in response due to injury or disease that causes increased blood flow to the injured area.

Negative impact

In addition to having many benefits as mentioned in front, mouthwash also has a negative side for oral health, especially if taken in excess because anything if excessive will definitely have a bad impact. In general, mouthwash contains antiseptic that  handy to kill microorganisms that cause bad breath. Continuous use of mouthwash can lead to disruption of the normal flora in the mouth which can cause bad breath another.

The content of alcohol in the mouthwash will reduce the production of saliva, which results in bad breath and cause thickening of the mucosal tissue and increase the risk of oral mucosa. Alcohol can also lead to disruption of the sense of taste.

Despite the many benefits, but there are also negative effects that continuous use of mouthwash is not recommended. Most Dentists also recommend to avoid excessive use of mouthwash. To maintain health and hygiene dental / oral primary is fixed by brushing your teeth.