Epic Dental Xylitol Mouthwash Spearmint, 16 oz

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Floss each tooth, well (some discomfort and bleeding will occur but will decrease and finally disappear, the more you use this treatment) Brush with a fluoride toothpaste— ask your dentist if a prescription fluoride toothpaste may help you. You also may be prescribed fluoride in addition to your toothpaste.

Are your gums inflamed? You may be dealing with the bacterial infection gingivitis. Here are 10 home remedies you can use to clear up your symptoms. READ MORE Xylitol is non-cariogenic like other sugar alcohols. This means that it inhibits S. mutans from breeding in your mouth.Distilled water leaches minerals from your body, so I would not recommend using distilled water in this as it can de-mineralize your teeth. People who have a history of their dentist reporting inflamed and puffy gums or bone loss are at higher risk for developing gingivitis and periodontitis, Dr. Cardall explains. For this, a rinse like Listerine can help on top of regular brushing and flossing. Lin L, Tang X, Wei J, Dai F, Sun G. Xylitol nasal irrigation in the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis. Am J Otolaryngol 2017;38:383-389. View abstract. The only real downside to this mouthwash is users report a slight chlorine or chemical smell to the rinse, which makes sense considering the active ingredient is chlorine dioxide. Chlorine dioxide is a disinfectant that is often used to clean drinking water. It’s safe for consumption is small doses, but may have a slight chemical smell. However, it’s the smell is not offensive and doesn’t come through on the flavor. Clinical researchers investigated people who used xylitol chewing gums for 2 to 3 years. A follow-up was conducted several years later. They found that xylitol continued to protect against dental caries even though participants stopped chewing gum a few years earlier. 7 5. Great for kids’ dental health

Cavities. Using xylitol-containing products in the mouth, such as chewing gum, candies, and toothpaste, reduces the risk for cavities in adults and children 5 years and older. It's unclear if it helps prevent cavities in children younger than 5 years old.

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Listerine is clinically proven to kill the bacteria that causes gingivitis and periodontitis (though it won’t help with cavity prevention, Dr. Cardall points out). Listerine Freshburst uses different alcohols and four essential oils to kill gingivitis-causing germs.

Whitening ingredients: If you want whiter teeth, try adding a whitening toothpaste to your regular regimen. Studies have shown that whitening mouthwashes are not only not effective on changing tooth color, but they are also potentially erosive to your enamel with their low pH.Some types of gum or oral care products, such as toothpaste and mouthwash, also contain xylitol. Mouth bacteria can't use xylitol as a source of energy, so it may help prevent tooth decay and the buildup of plaque. Healthline has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. We avoid using tertiary references. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy.

This mouthwash lists xylitol as an inactive ingredient. Xylitol increases the amount of saliva in the mouth and reduces S. mutans bacteria, which cause plaque to form on teeth. There are 915 research articles published about xylitol, but here in the U.S., we are just now beginning to include it in our preventive strategies. From the 1970s, there were two approaches to prevention: fluoride and non-fluoride. The U.S. was totally focused on fluoride with water fluoridation, foams, gels, 5,000 ppm pastes and eventually fluoride varnishes. While we focused solely on fluoride, the rest of the world was seeking alternatives.

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Peridontitis-fighting ingredients: If you need help controlling plaque and gingivitis, look for any ingredient that kills periodontitis-causing bacteria. This can include alcohol, chlorhexidine, or certain essential oils. The mouthwash tastes fine, is made of harsh chemicals and it feels clean. Finally, the elementa silver xylitol mouthwash is incredible and it has reduced plaque.