The Great Mouthwash Debate...Here's What You Need To Know!

As with everything else, use mouthwash in 

moderation, maybe only once a day. If 

freshening the breath is a must, and you 

already rinsed, brush with a toothpaste 

to make things better.

Some harsh rinses, may alter the Oral 

Microbiome too much, irreversibly 

changing all of the thousand 

or so bacteria in the 

mouth, even the beneficial ones.

Remember that oral bacteria is swallowed 

with food, and they source the gut 

bacteria. If very potent mouthwashes 

throw the beneficial bacteria out of synch, 

then unbeneficial consequences may 

show up later down in the 

alimentary tract.

Some patients undergoing periodontal 

therapy may need an extra, bactericidal boost. 

Check with your Dentist to be sure. 

As with all of Life...Be Careful!

Next time!

Ralph Winge, D.D.S.