What’s The Best Mouthwash For Bad Breath?
The best mouthwash for bad breath is no mouthwash. Don’t be fooled by the happy people in commercials swishing with mouthwash. It’s a myth that mouthwash cures bad breath and there are two main reasons why.
- Mouthwash can cause bad breath because it dries out the mouth.
- Mouthwash cannot replace the effectiveness of brushing, flossing, and scraping.
Saliva is what keeps your oral bacteria in a symbiotic and balanced state. It maintains a healthy pH and ensures that certain types of bacteria don’t propagate or get out of control. If you are not producing enough saliva (i.e., dry mouth), you can’t get rid of harmful bacteria. This can make bad breath worse. Chemical mouthwashes kill bacteria indiscriminately. This disrupts the ratio of good and bad bacteria, allowing dangerous bacteria to grow and cause bad breath.
To cure bad breath just follwo this simple routiune.
- Instead, brush after meals, floss, and use a tongue scraper at least once daily.
- Drink plenty of water to keep bacteria-regulating saliva in full force.
If bad breath persists even after following these recommendations, make an appointment with us as it could be an indication of a more serious medical condition.