Mouthwash turned out to make my breath smell?

Mouthwash turned out to make my breath smell? - During this mouthwash or gargle promising aroma of fresh breath and to prevent gum disease after use. But according to experts, use mouthwash turned out to make the breath smell.

Gum disease itself is caused by bacteria that gather in the tooth and due to food scraps that are not cleaned. However, whether the use of mouthwash can shed those leftovers?

Based on earlier research, published last year in the Journal of Clinical Dentistry, antiseptic mouthwash is able to reduce plaque and reduce the risk of gum disease. However, opinions about the efficacy of mouthwash is quite diverse.

"Mouthwash does reduce plaque, but he is not a substitute for a toothbrush to clean in a way that more leverage," said Professor Damien Walmsley of the British Dental Association.

Even the bad news, if used in the wrong way, it reduces the efficacy of mouthwash toothbrush to clean the contents of the mouth.

"There is interaction between the compounds in toothpaste and mouthwash. Mouth so that could have been so much the smell after wearing it," said another expert, Dr Phil Stemmer, of the Fresh Breath Centre in London.

That is why it is recommended to use mouthwash and a half hours after brushing your teeth, such as that reported by the Daily Mail.

In addition, the ingredients in mouthwash should be considered. Such as alcohol that are actually bad for teeth. Using a mouthwash must also be allowed to stand for a few moments. Because if it is too fast, there would be no advantage gained.

In conclusion, the experts do not prohibit the use of mouthwash on society. But some things like materials and how to use it to note in order to maintain healthy teeth and mouth freshness itself.