In addition to seeing your dentist regularly, it’s important to use mouthwash daily. Doing so will enhance the effectiveness of your dental care routine with hardly any effort required on your part. Here are a few ways that mouthwash will benefit your oral health. 

Why Use Mouthwash?

1. Fight Cavities & Disease 

Many types of mouthwash include fluoride, an essential mineral for strengthening your enamel against the acid that creates cavities; it also has antimicrobial properties that kill the bacteria that produce the acid. By protecting your teeth from decay, mouthwash also prevents gingivitis and periodontitis, which often result from the gums becoming infected by plaque buildup.

Also, mouthwash helps push tiny food remnants down your throat so that the bacteria aren’t drawn to them. If you already have gingivitis or periodontitis, a dentist can prescribe medicinal mouthwash to help fight it.  

2. Whiten Teeth 

Although having teeth that are free from cavities is certainly important for enjoying a bright smile, it’s understandable if you want your teeth to be even whiter. Mouthwashes that are fortified with hydrogen peroxide can do just that. Within twelve weeks, your teeth will be noticeably brighter. 

3. Heal Canker Sores 

Some mouthwashes are designed to get rid of canker sores. Anti-inflammatory and antibiotic formulas are ideal for this. However, if you get a mouthwash comprised of less than 18% alcohol, you can at least avoid irritating or worsening the sore without compromising your oral health routine. 

4. Freshen Your Breath 

Whether you have chronic halitosis or simply like to smell as good as possible, mouthwash will give your breath a minty taste. It will also help you feel clean and revitalized, boosting your confidence before that big meeting or date. 
 

When you need a dentist to protect and brighten your smile, visit Dental Arts. Serving Nassau and Suffolk counties, NY, they offer personalized general dentistry services. Dr. Preetika Gupta will treat any current dental issues and work to prevent future problems. To make an appointment, call the Huntington Station office at (631) 591-9200 or the Wyandanch office at (631) 643-3800. You can also fill out a contact form online.