Of the market’s abundance of choice

Of the market’s abundance of choices―breath-freshening, antibacterial, fluoridated, etc.―which is right for you? Here’s how to tell.

If You Have Bad Breath but Not Significant Gum Disease or Tooth Decay…

Use: Breath-freshening mouthwash, which neutralizes odor. Studies have shown that chlorine and zinc, the primary ingredients in these rinses, defuse foul-smelling sulphur compounds produced by bacteria. Some products, like Scope, also contain a germicide called cetylpyridinium, which has antigingivitis (gum disease-fighting) and antiplaque benefits, says Clifford Whall, Ph.D., the director of the American Dental Association (ADA) Seal of Acceptance program. Plus, breath-freshening mouthwashes are easier on the taste buds than Listerine and have lower alcohol contents. However, they aren't as effective as antibacterial rinses in counteracting plaque and gingivitis.

If You’re Concerned About Bad Breath or Gum Disease…

Use: An antibacterial formula, which fights bad breath, plaque, and gingivitis. Listerine and other products that contain thymol, eucalyptol, methyl salicylate, and menthol are the only over-the-counter antibacterial mouthwashes to earn the ADA Seal of Acceptance for effectively reducing gum disease and plaque. Antibacterial formulas can reduce bacteria counts in the mouth by an average of 75 percent.

If You’re Cavity Prone, Don’t Have Flouridated Water, or Drink Bottled or Filtered Water…

Use: A mouthwash containing fluoride, a mineral naturally found in water and soil, which coats the teeth with a protective film that strengthens tooth enamel, making it more resistant to decay. Fluoride is the only mouthwash ingredient that has been proven to prevent cavities, but it doesn't protect against gum disease. "Unfortunately, antibacterial ingredients are not compatible with fluoride," says John Featherstone, Ph.D., a professor of preventive and restorative dental science at the University of California, San Francisco, "so it's difficult to have an all-in-one mouthwash."

If You Have Gingivitis or Periodontitis…

Use: A prescription mouthwash that fights gingivitis-causing germs. Clinical trials have shown that chlorhexidine, the active ingredient in prescription mouthwashes, has much stronger antibacterial properties than the ingredients in over-the-counter brands. These mouthwashes are the only ones approved for treating gum disease by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Note: Chlorhexidine can stain teeth a dingy brown. Mouthwashes containing chlorhexidine are prescription-only to ensure that a dentist monitors the staining. Most contain alcohol.

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Of the market’s abundance of choices―breath-freshening, antibacterial, fluoridated, etc.―which is right for you? Here’s how to tell.If You Have Bad Breath but Not Significant Gum Disease or Tooth Decay…Use: Breath-freshening mouthwash, which neutralizes odor. Studies have shown that chlorine and zinc, the primary ingredients in these rinses, defuse foul-smelling sulphur compounds produced by bacteria. Some products, like Scope, also contain a germicide called cetylpyridinium, which has antigingivitis (gum disease-fighting) and antiplaque benefits, says Clifford Whall, Ph.D., the director of the American Dental Association (ADA) Seal of Acceptance program. Plus, breath-freshening mouthwashes are easier on the taste buds than Listerine and have lower alcohol contents. However, they aren't as effective as antibacterial rinses in counteracting plaque and gingivitis. If You’re Concerned About Bad Breath or Gum Disease…Use: An antibacterial formula, which fights bad breath, plaque, and gingivitis. Listerine and other products that contain thymol, eucalyptol, methyl salicylate, and menthol are the only over-the-counter antibacterial mouthwashes to earn the ADA Seal of Acceptance for effectively reducing gum disease and plaque. Antibacterial formulas can reduce bacteria counts in the mouth by an average of 75 percent. If You’re Cavity Prone, Don’t Have Flouridated Water, or Drink Bottled or Filtered Water…Sử dụng: Một nước súc miệng chứa florua, một khoáng chất tự nhiên được tìm thấy trong nước và đất, Áo khoác răng với một màng bảo vệ mà tăng cường men răng, làm cho nó khả năng chống phân rã. Florua là thành phần nước súc miệng duy nhất đã được chứng minh để ngăn ngừa sâu răng, nhưng nó không bảo vệ chống lại bệnh. "Thật không may, các thành phần kháng khuẩn là không tương thích với florua,", ông John Featherstone, tiến sĩ, một giáo sư của phòng ngừa và phục hồi Nha khoa khoa học đại học California tại San Francisco, "vì vậy, nó là khó khăn để có một nước súc miệng All-in-one." Nếu bạn có viêm nướu hoặc chu...Sử dụng: Một thuốc theo toa nước súc miệng mà chiến đấu mầm bệnh gây ra viêm nướu. Thử nghiệm lâm sàng đã chỉ ra rằng chlorhexidine, các thành phần hoạt động trong toa loại nước súc miệng, có nhiều tính chất kháng khuẩn mạnh mẽ hơn so với các thành phần trong toa-thương hiệu. Các loại nước súc miệng là người duy nhất được chấp thuận cho điều trị bệnh của u. s. Food and Drug Administration. Lưu ý: Chlorhexidine có thể vết răng một màu nâu dingy. Loại nước súc miệng chứa chlorhexidine được theo toa-chỉ để đảm bảo rằng một nha sĩ theo dõi các nhuộm. Hầu hết có chứa rượu.Câu chuyện khuyến khích đầu tư Celebrites nóng nhất mọi thời đại(Playboy) Guy này là thông thạo bằng 9 ngôn ngữ. Xem anh ta nói như một...(Babel) Màu đỏ đầu đá ra khỏi Trung học vì quá gừng(IrishCentral) Thánh người mất ngày 'Của Satan Circus'(OZY)