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If you use mouthwash do you need to floss or if you use floss do you need mouthwash?
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∙ 8y ago
Recent advertising claims that using some mouthwashes is as good as flossing for your teeth. Here's what the ADA says:
While some study results indicate the use of a mouth rinse can be as effective as flossing for reducing plaque between the teeth, the American Dental Association (ADA) recommends brushing twice a day and cleaning between the teeth with floss or interdental cleaners once each day to remove plaque from all tooth surfaces. Plaque is responsible for both tooth decay and gum disease.
Regarding the studies, the authors concluded that in patients with mild to moderate gingivitis (early gum disease), rinsing twice a day with the antiseptic mouth rinse was as effective as flossing for reducing plaque and gingivitis between the teeth. The studies did not examine whether the mouth rinse had the same effect as floss on reducing tooth decay or periodontitis (advanced gum disease).
If you don't floss, you should use mouthwash since it has some of the same benefits.
If you do floss, the added benefits (for your teeth) are probably negligible.
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What are four things you need to take care of your teeth?
mouthwash,toothpaste,dental floss and toothpaste
How do you get a whiter teeth?
Brush, floss, and use mouthwash regularly. You can also try whitening products.
How do you give a good oral?
toothbrush, floss and mouthwash
Dose the tooth fairy eat tooth paste and mouthwash?
'Cause they do, then they floss their teeth and that's how we get fairy floss.
What is the most important way to prevent dental disease?
brush your teeth! brush your teeth! and floss! dont forget to floss! and rinse with mouthwash! dont forget the mouthwash! and how about that toothpaste! make sure you brush after EVERY MEAL!
Is it best to brush teeth before using mouthwash?
Mouthwash is not a substitute for tooth brushing. Everyone should brush his or her teeth at least twice daily, and floss once daily. This is the minimum frequency necessary to prevent plaque build-up, and the cavities that can result. Mouthwash is used, not to prevent cavities, but to prevent bad breath. Since you're going to brush and floss, and you want to use mouthwash, it makes more sense to use the mouthwash after brushing and flossing, rather than before, since brushing and flossing stirs up bacteria and other malodorous debris.
If you have signs of cavities like crevices but not softening can you keep the cavity from forming?
Yes, floss, brush and use mouthwash twice a day and it can prevent the cavity from forming.
What can you do to stop plaque?
By brushing your teeth with Colgate toothpaste every morning and night and use mouthwash every morning and night and floss very well between your teeth.
How do you fix rotten teeth?
go to the dentist and if you can't afford that, get some floss, a toothbrush and some mouthwash.
If you brush your teeth in the morning and mouthwash at night will that wear out your enamel?
No, it is normal to brush your teeth twice a day then floss, followed by rinsing your mouth with mouthwash. It will not cause wear on the enamel.
How can you keep you teeth?
Most importantly, floss your teeth twice daily. Brush with a good toothbrush and use a good mouthwash. Have your teeth cleaned annually by a dental hygienist.Note: I am over 60, I have to a great extent flossed on a regular basis and brushed. I still have my original teeth, no full or partial dentures, no bridges and no root canals. Few cavities. Wow! You can do it too. Make it a habit.Brush at least twice a day. use a good mouthwash. Floss regularly. Consult your dentist if you have any problems.
Can using mouthwash give a positive test for alcohol is just used for rinsing?
only if the mouthwash had alcohol in it and you need to use it just minutes before the test.
