Should we use mouthwash? What is really the best type of mouthwash to use? Do you use toothpaste or mouthwash first? What should you do if you swallow mouthwash?
Once you have found a mouthwash that meets your needs, it is important to understand that there is no “right” way to use mouthwash. The intended goal of the mouthwash determines how it should be used.
For example, if the goal is to expose your teeth to fluoride, then rinsing should last for about one minute, usually before bedtime. If your children are under years ol they should only use a mouthwash that is prescribed by a doctor or dentist and only under your direct supervision. Commercial mouthwashes , even those designed for children, aren’t meant to be swallowed and young kids may have a hard time understanding that. Messina says mouthwash can help you spit out loosened plaque and other bits of detritus hiding in the cracks and crevices of your mouth.
But so can water, he adds. I like to say mouthwash is an addition to proper oral hygiene, not a substitute,” he says. Use the proper amount, and do not swallow it.
Advice from manufacturers varies, but to give you an example we recommend that you use 15ml of our oral rinse.