Why Do I Need to Use Mouthwash?

Why Do I Need to Use Mouthwash?

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What is Mouthwash?

Like how it sounds, mouthwash is a product that is used to wash your mouth! When there are particles and bacteria stuck onto your teeth, mouthwash can be a great product to get rid of those particles that could otherwise lead to cavities or other tooth problems. By using a mouthwash combined with your daily brushing, you can almost guarantee no cavities any time soon! Mouthwash is also completely safe to use no matter if you have braces or not! Mouthwash most commonly has alcohol in it, which helps kill any bacteria that could cause future problems to your gums or teeth. Unlike other mouthwashes, Novashine’s has many natural ingredients that do not affect your teeth in any way except cleaning them. 

How Effective is Mouthwash?

According to Caputo Dental, mouthwash can make a big difference when used as part of your teeth cleaning regimen. The biggest thing mouthwash does for you has to do with the bacteria in your mouth. Ailments like gum disease and cavities are greatly reduced if you add mouthwash into your daily routine. Throughout the day, your mouth carries bacteria from food and beverages that you have been ingesting. Mouthwash can completely wash out all of that! The same can be said overnight while you are sleeping! That is why it is great to also rinse with mouthwash as part of your morning routine! 

Besides the great benefits it brings to your teeth, it can do even more if you might not have the best smelling breath! Scents such as mint can help freshen up breath and remove any lasting odors.

A Full Dental Hygiene Routine

As suggested by dentists, here are the full steps to optimizing your dental hygiene! 

  1. Make sure to avoid foods that may increase your chances of decay or infection. 

  2. Brush twice a day

  3. After brushing , rinse your mouth with mouthwash twice a day as well

  4. Throughout the day, use mouthwash after big meals or after eating pungent smelling food

Novashine's Melon and Mint Mouthwash 

The amazing flavor of melon and mint is a refreshing part of anyone's oral care routine or if you just need a rinse after a meal. Our mouthwash comes with natural ingredients such as coconut oil, aloe vera, and sea salt. Now you may be asking, how do each of these ingredients do anything beneficial to my teeth? There are many benefits to coconut oil, including whitening effects through a process called oil pulling. This is a process where the coconut oil actually pulls bacteria from the mouth. This is done by increasing saliva production, which in turn reduces bacteria production. Sea salt is another natural ingredient that has great benefits to fighting bacteria in your mouth. Aloe vera is beneficial in reducing inflammation of gums and is also just a great calming agent. Sea salt is a great natural way to kill bacteria in your mouth, it can be more gentle on your gums then ingredients commonly found in mouthwash like alcohol. All you have to do is put a decent amount into your mouth, swish for a minute or two, and then you are all done!

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