What Does Mouthwash Do?

Oral Care

You brush your teeth carefully twice a day and even remember to floss, so do you need to use mouthwash too? The answer is a little more complicated than you think, because what does mouthwash even do in the first place?

Mouthwash is a valuable part of healthy oral hygiene. It can help with various conditions and instantly freshen your breath. Do you have to use this every day? Not necessarily, depending on your oral health.

Mouthwash can freshen your breath and make your mouth cleaner. It can also kill some bacteria in your mouth that can cause plaque and bad breath. Most people who use mouthwashes do so after brushing their teeth to increase the feeling of cleanliness and freshness.

Mouthwash is helpful because it can get into places in your mouth that your toothbrush and floss can’t. Rinsing your mouth with mouthwash containing fluoride can provide additional protection that brushing your teeth alone cannot.

Mouthwash refreshes bad breath, can help reduce plaque and inflammation of the gums, and fight and prevent tooth decay. Mouthwashes containing fluoride can even help remineralise your teeth. Overall, it can help improve your oral health.

Mouthwash may help you avoid a range of oral health problems before they start. For example, it can help prevent gingivitis and gum disease by killing bacteria that could otherwise infect the gums and tooth sockets. Avoiding plaque accumulation, strengthening enamel, and remineralising your teeth, can help you avoid dental decay.

But, what exactly does mouthwash do?

Provides a complete cleaning

Your toothbrush cleans the surfaces of your teeth well, but it falls short when it comes to cleaning the crevices and tiny areas in your mouth. Flossing is recommended to clean those hard-to-reach areas, but even the thinnest dental floss may not reach every part of your mouth.

Mouthwash reaches the tiny areas between your teeth since it is a liquid. Swishing it about your mouth dislodges food particles, plaque, and germs.

Kills germs that cause tooth decay

Bacteria in your mouth release acids that cause damage to your teeth. These germs can be killed using an antibacterial mouthwash. When choosing a mouthwash, choose one that includes chlorhexidine rather than alcohol, as alcohol is known to dry up the mouth. We have a range of alcohol free mouthwashes available.

Promotes healthy gums

There are many reasons which can cause your gums to become inflamed and bleed. If not treated right, this inflammation might turn into a severe case of gum disease. When you use an antibacterial mouthwash, you reduce the number of germs that damage teeth in your mouth, lowering your risk of gum disease and other diseases.

Freshens breath

To freshen your breath, most mouthwashes have a fresh, minty scent like peppermint or cinnamon. The antibacterial ingredients in the mouthwash attack the bacteria that cause bad breath in the mouth, especially on the tongue’s surface. These bacteria release sulfurous substances that cause bad breath and mouthwash helps to eliminate these

This means that mouthwash will leave your mouth feeling fresh longer than, for example, eating a mint. A quick 30-second rinse can help prevent plaque buildup, gingivitis, bad breath, and tooth decay. It also offers cosmetic benefits like whiter teeth.

There are many types of mouthwash available. However, knowing which mouthwash is best for you can be challenging.

To help you make a decision, our professional team has compiled a list of the best options in each mouthwash category.

Best Mouthwash For Bad Breath

cloSYS Ultra Sensitive Oral Rinse

What makes CloSYS different from other oral rinses is its ability to eliminate harmful bacteria without discomfort or irritation. cloSYS Mouthwash is ADA Approved is Alcohol-Free, Sulfate-Free, Triclosan-Free and Gluten-Free. cloSYS is perfect for managing Dry Mouth and Bad Breath, Gum Disease, Canker Sores, Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy Patients.

Non-burning, as gentle as water.
pH-balanced formula ideal for sensitive mouths.
Reduces plaque and promotes oral wellness.
Kills 99% of harmful bad breath bacteria within seconds

With CloSYS Unflavoured for Ultra Sensitive mouthwash, you control the taste. Add a touch of flavour or use without.

Best Natural Mouthwash

NFco Natural Mouthwash

This NFco Natural Mouthwash is a crisp, refreshing, alcohol-free mouthwash developed to maintain excellent dental health naturally and efficiently. It also contains soothing Aloe Vera Juice and Australian Native Rivermint to give your mouth a burst of extra-minty freshness.

Rich in sweet-tasting Xylitol, a natural substance known to inhibit the formation of bacteria and create an alkaline environment in the mouth, it also contains sweet-tasting Xylitol, a natural substance known to inhibit the formation of bacteria create an alkaline environment in the mouth.

Best Antibacterial Mouthwash

Curasept Antibacterial Mouthwash ADS

Curasept ADS is professional antibacterial mouthwashes that contain a patented and clinically proven anti-discoloration system (ADS) that, unlike other chlorhexidine mouthwashes, prevents the appearance of yellowish-brown stains that can form on teeth due to chlorhexidine, drastically reduced. Adding fluoride to the recommended daily amount of mouthwash and maintaining a pH of 6.2 to improve fluoride absorption is a great daily mouthwash.

Your oral hygiene should be excellent while wearing braces as there are many difficult to clean areas. If your oral care is not up to date, removing your braces can cause white stains from demineralised enamel, which are the early stages of tooth decay. In addition to this plaque biofilm that builds up around the gum line, it can be difficult to remove. The last thing you want is straight teeth, but then you’ll need fillings or gum treatment. NO doubt, prevention is better than cure.

Protection against tooth decay and gum disease when used as part of your general oral care routine.

Best Mouthwash For Sensitive Teeth

Colgate Neutralfuor 220 Fluoride Mouthwash

Colgate Neutrafluor 220 Mouthwash (220 ppm F) is formulated to assist in the prevention of tooth decay in children over 6 years and adults who have sensitive teeth.

It can be used daily and is particularly advantageous during orthodontic treatment or for management of people with moderate tooth decay risk and added sensitivities.

This mouthwash is best for sensitive teeth as it is designed for the prevention of root and enamel caries, protects against enamel decalcification, and is safe for use with ceramics and glass-based restorations.

Mouthwash For Daily Use

Oral-B Clinicl 7 Benefits Fluoride Mouthwash

Oral-B Clinical alcohol free, fluoride mouthwash helps prevent cavities, strengthen enamel and promote gum health without the burn of alcohol which makes it perfect for daily use.

This mouthwash is ideal to use every day as it gently gives seven oral care benefits; freshens breath, fights bacteria and plaque, strengthens enamel, prevents cavities, cleans teeth and protects healthy gums.

Make your dental check ups more stress free with the confidence this mouthwash will give you!

Best Mouthwash for Dry Mouth

Denta-med Moisturising Dry Mouth Mouthwash

Denta-Med Moisturising Mouthwash hydrating formula is enriched with moisturising, natural Malic Acid which provides Dry Mouth Relief and leaves the mouth feeling moist, lubricated, smooth and velvety. The pH balanced formula cleans, protects and improves oral hygiene and can be used as frequently as desired – throughout the day and night.

Developed by a Dentist, endorsed by the Peter Mac Oncology Centre and proudly made in Australia Denta-med Dry Mouth Moisturising Mouthwash is proven to provide lasting Dry Mouth Relief, that works.

Do You Need To Use Mouthwash?

You generally don’t need to use mouthwash every time you brush and floss twice a day. If you are wondering when to use mouthwash, most dentists advise using a fluoride mouthwash twice a day, in the morning and at night. Mouthwash offers your mouth an extra rinse to collect any debris left behind by your toothbrush and may help to strengthen and remineralise your teeth.

Brushing and flossing aren’t enough for some people, and you may need mouthwash if you suffer from the specific oral ailments above. Mouthwash can help dry mouth patients feel better and keep bad breath at bay. If you notice dry mouth, take a look at our mouthwashes and other products that are mainly intended to counteract the symptoms.

If you wish to prevent such unfavorable oral health concerns effectively, you must follow a detailed dental care schedule. That is why dental professionals often emphasise the importance of brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day.

It is also important that you rinse your mouth with a mouthwash that has been approved by your dentist, in addition to brushing and flossing regularly. This ensures that your whole mouth is free of bacteria. Mouthwash eliminates bad breath and aids in the attainment and maintenance of good dental and oral health.

Check out our extensive range of mouthwashes and find one that’s perfect for you!