4hw.com.cn: now people have more and more oral diseases, and a series of problems such as teeth, gums and so on appear prematurely. So more people will pay attention to oral care. Mouthwash can effectively clean the mouth and keep it clean. So how long is the best time to use it? Let's take a look at it in detail!
Mouthwash before or after meal
Mouthwash should be used after meals.
After the meal, the teeth need to be cleaned after the baptism of various foods so as not to cause peculiar smell and periodontitis and caries. Using mouthwash after meals can effectively clean the dirt on the tooth surface and in the teeth crevices, so as to reduce the growth of bacteria.
How long is it suitable to use mouthwash after meals
During eating, acid will be produced in the mouth of the human body, and calcium ions in the teeth will be free. If you gargle before calcium is attached back to your teeth, you will easily damage the enamel on the surface of your teeth and the firmness of your teeth. If you have to gargle, it is recommended to do it 20 minutes after meals.
How to use it after gargling
1. Before using mouthwash, the first thing to do is to rinse mouth with clear water to remove food residues from the teeth.
2. It is better to use the mouthwash after the initial cleaning.
3. Pour proper amount of mouthwash into the mouth.
4. Include one minute for full contact with the entire mouth before vomiting.
The mistake of using mouthwash every day
Mouthwash can clean the mouth, so many people use it every day, in fact, this is not right. Mouthwash can effectively inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria, but daily use will also hinder the normal growth of beneficial bacteria, which is easy to cause oral flora disorder.
Replace toothbrush
Many people think that mouthwash is as effective as toothbrush to clean the mouth, so it's not right to replace toothbrush. Although mouthwash has the function of cleaning the mouth, it can't clean the dirt and plaque on the tooth surface like toothbrush. It only plays an auxiliary role, so this method is also a mistake.
Precautions for using mouthwash
1. For the treatment of periodontitis and caries patients, the use of pharmaceutical mouthwash should not be used every day to avoid side effects.
2. When using mouthwash, it should not be contained in the mouth for too long to avoid negative effects.
3. It is not suitable for children to use mouthwash to avoid swallowing by mistake.
4. When purchasing mouthwash, you should inquire about the ingredients and avoid purchasing mouthwash containing alcohol.