it should be a effective antimicrobial agent and should have a pleasant odor
Not a lot at all. Most mouthwashes can be used as gargles as most have a disinfectant or antibacterial solution, But some gargles are medicated and meant just to be gargled and not to be used as a mouthwash. I would say that Listerine would be both a mouthwash and a gargle, but Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) would be a gargle only.
Characteristics
It is generally safe to use mouthwash daily as part of your oral hygiene routine. However, it is important to follow the instructions on the product label and not to swallow it. Some mouthwashes can be too harsh if used too frequently, so consult with your dentist if you have concerns.
Mouthwashes and throat lozenges may contain phenol compounds such as thymol, eucalyptol, and menthol. These compounds have antimicrobial properties that help combat bacteria and fungi in the oral cavity, providing a soothing effect for sore throats.
The Mayan characteristics were: they built large cities & believed in the gods.
Why are mouthwashes good to use?they remave some plaq from your teeth and prevents bad breath
No. Mouthwashes have artificial sweeteners in them.
Do not use mouthwashes regularly after brushing. Mouthwashes have specific indications and indiscriminate and regular use may in the long term prove to be causes rather than solutions to oral problems.
Water would be good and not other mouthwashes
This is usually treated with prescription lozenges or mouthwashes. Some of the most-used prescriptions are nystatin mouthwashes (Nilstat or Nitrostat) and clotrimazole lozenges.
Most mouthwashes are given a bitter taste so that you do not swallow them.
Most mouthwashes are slightly acidic, with a pH ranging from 4 to 7. This acidity can help in combating bacteria and germs in the mouth. However, some mouthwashes may be formulated to be more neutral or even slightly alkaline.
Alcohol is a drying agent. It was historically added to mouthwashes. However, over the last 20 years, scientists realized a couple things about alcohol content in mouthwashes. First, because it dries the mouth, it can actually contribute to tooth decay, especially if a person already suffers from dry mouth. The reason teeth decay is because there is less saliva to bathe the teeth and remove bacteria. So bacteria can colonizer easier in some people. Second, people with drinking addictions were still getting alcohol that was added to mouthwashes. This undermined their goal of 100% sobriety. For these two primary reasons, companies began manufacturing mouthwashes with no alcohol. Biotene is one such product. It cleanses the mouth, plus adds to saliva so bacteria have less chance to colonize. Biotene is just as effective or perhaps more effective because it does not dry out oral mucosa.
Alcohol and night Quill also some mouthwashes
Not a lot at all. Most mouthwashes can be used as gargles as most have a disinfectant or antibacterial solution, But some gargles are medicated and meant just to be gargled and not to be used as a mouthwash. I would say that Listerine would be both a mouthwash and a gargle, but Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) would be a gargle only.
I think so. I know one that tastes like orange.
Listerine and Scope are the best mouthwashes that fight bad breath and cavities.