{"id":11831,"date":"2022-11-24T17:08:58","date_gmt":"2022-11-24T16:08:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clinicadentalgrossdentistas.com\/enjuague-bucal\/"},"modified":"2025-06-13T14:19:43","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T12:19:43","slug":"mouthwashes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clinicadentalgrossdentistas.com\/en\/mouthwashes\/","title":{"rendered":"All you know to need about mouthwashes"},"content":{"rendered":"

If there is something that you should be clear about your oral health<\/strong>, it is that it is extremely important to have a daily habit of oral hygiene<\/strong>. Here it should be noted that it is essential to brush your teeth<\/strong> every day after each meal, and brushing time should be around two minutes<\/strong> long. In addition to the classic brushing, there are other essential elements to take into account when this action will take place, one of these elements is mouthwash.<\/strong><\/p>\n

What is mouthwashes?<\/h3>\n

Mouthwashis a solution, in liquid form, that is used to increase the effectiveness of oral hygiene. It serves to remove bacteria, food debris and harmful microorganisms<\/strong> that can get trapped in the teeth. And it is used after brushing.<\/p>\n

The main compounds<\/strong> in the mouthwash are: sodium fluoride, nicomethanol fluoride, amine fluoride, potassium fluoride, monofluorine sodium phosphate and tin fluoride.<\/p>\n

What types of mouthwash are there?<\/h2>\n

Now that you know what a mouthwash is, it is interesting that you know the types that exist. For this reason, we show them below:<\/p>\n

Fluoride mouthwashes<\/h3>\n

Fluoride mouthwashes<\/strong> are the most frequent, in fact, that is why we have mentioned the main compounds in this category. Its objective is to keep the mouth clean<\/strong>, protecting the teeth and gums from harmful external agents.<\/p>\n

Mouthwashes with chlorhexidine<\/h3>\n

Another type of mouthwash is with chlorhexidine<\/strong>. Mouthwashes that contain this substance are very effective, since it is a disinfectant capable of eradicating and inhibiting the growth of bacteria. However, they should only be used under the recommendation of the specialist<\/strong>, since it has the ability to stain the dental pieces.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mouthwashes for teeth whitening<\/h3>\n

It is also interesting to mention whitening rinses.<\/strong> Such rinses safely enhance the natural whiteness of the teeth. They are usually used after a dental whitening treatment<\/strong> to guarantee its effectiveness.<\/p>\n

Mouthwashes for gums<\/h3>\n

Gum rinses<\/strong> tend to improve the health of these tissues, preventing their inflammation and the bleeding<\/strong><\/a> they can cause. The professional usually recommends it for patients with gingivitis<\/strong> or periodontitis<\/strong>, that is, for periodontic<\/strong><\/a> treatments.<\/p>\n

Mouthwashes for bad breath<\/h3>\n

Finally, there is also a specific type of mouthwash to combat bad breath<\/strong> or, what is the same, halitosis<\/a>.<\/strong> This type of rinse encourages the segregation of saliva and neutralizes odors with flavors,<\/strong> the most common being mint and spearmint.<\/p>\n

Tips to properly use mouthwash<\/h2>\n

Surely on some occasion you have used a mouthwash, but have you done it correctly? At Gross Dentistas<\/strong> we offer you a series of tips<\/strong> so that you can use them effectively.<\/p>\n

Therefore, the tips to properly use mouthwash are:<\/p>\n