2. Mouthwash, mouth rinse, oral rinse, or
mouth bath is a liquid which is held in the
mouth passively or swilled around the
mouth by contraction of the perioral
muscles and/or movement of the head, and
may be gargled, where the head is tilted
back and the liquid bubbled at the back of
the mouth.
7. Fluoride
mouthwash
Fluoride in mouthwashes contains
sodium fluoride which helps protect
the teeth from cavities and tooth
decay. Since fluoride can be found
in toothpaste and tap water, it is
advisable to be careful when using
this type of mouthwash since intake
of too much fluoride is not good for
your overall health.
8. Antiseptic mouthwash
This is the most common mouthwash.
This mouthwash usually contains
alcohol and is mostly used by people
with mouth infection to stop bacterial
growth. This is also helpful for people
who have halitosis or bad breath. This
is used together with the proper
brushing of teeth and flossing to help
stave off bacteria that cause mouth
infections and stinky breath. Avoid
overusing the antiseptic mouthwash
since it can cause discoloration of
teeth.
9. Cosmetic mouthwash
A mouthwash that doesn’t
really do anything to your
overall oral care but is just a
means to freshen your breath
or to mask bad breath.
10. Natural
mouthwash
Natural mouthwash is a mouthwash
that does what other types of
mouthwash do except the ingredients
are natural. It is also a popular
alternative as an alcohol-free
mouthwash. Their ingredients are safer
to use as compared to other types of
mouthwash.
11. Chlorhexidine
gluconate
is a germicidal mouthwash
that reduces bacteria in the
mouth. Chlorhexidine
gluconate oral rinse is used to
treat gingivitis (swelling,
redness, bleeding gums).
Chlorhexidine gluconate is
usually prescribed by a
dentist.