Table of contents:
- What are the benefits of mouthwash?
- It hurts when gargling with mouthwash, does it mean it's effective?
- Why does gargling with mouthwash hurt?
Mouthwash aka useful mouthwash to help clean the oral cavity. Unfortunately, some people are reluctant to use it mouthwash due to a burning or burning sensation in the mouth. Even though there are also those who say that the appearance of a sore taste means that the antiseptic and antibacterial properties are working against germs and plaque. Is that true, huh? Let's get the facts straight.
What are the benefits of mouthwash?
According to drg. Sri Angky Soekanto, Ph.D., PBO, Chair of the Indonesian Dentist College (KDGI), mouthwash has the function of preventing plaque formation on the gums and teeth and reducing harmful germs in the oral cavity. The buildup of plaque and germs in the oral cavity can increase the risk of gum disease.
Unlike a toothbrush, mouthwash can reach areas that cannot be cleaned thoroughly when brushing your teeth.
Furthermore, drg. Sri Angky who also serves as a lecturer at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Indonesia also explained that with a clean and plaque-free mouth, you will also avoid bad breath.
That is why it is recommended that you rinse your mouth with mouthwash twice a day to complete your toothbrush ritual.
It hurts when gargling with mouthwash, does it mean it's effective?
Many believe that when mouthwash feels sore in the mouth, it means that the antiseptic or antibacterial properties are working against germs and bad bacteria. So, the more painful the mouthwash is, the more effective it is.
Then what do the dentists say about this? According to the explanation of drg. Sri Angky told the Hello Sehat team on Friday (9/11), the pain did not necessarily mean that the mouthwash was working.
"It hurts or not, only we are professionals (dentists) who can determine why," said drg. Sri Angky. He continued, "Each person's condition is different. Besides, the content mouthwash it's also very diverse. " So according to drg. Sri Angky, it is not true if we believe that the more it hurts, the more effective mouthwash is to kill germs.
If you feel discomfort due to stinging and heat, you should immediately stop using it and consult a doctor.
Why does gargling with mouthwash hurt?
Actually, what makes mouthwash sore is the alcohol content. Indeed, not all mouthwash contains alcohol. The alcohol content in each product also varies. Therefore, there are some products that make your mouth sore, some are not.
Be careful if mouthwash You feel too sore. The reason is, the mouthwash may not be suitable for you. Reporting from Everyday Health, if the alcohol content is too high, your canker sores can get worse. In addition, the alcohol content is very high at risk of causing side effects, namely dry mouth.
So, choose the mouthwash that suits you best, don't force yourself to use products that are too painful. If gargling with plain water still feels sore, immediately consult a dentist. It could be that you have bleeding gums, which is a symptom of gum disease.
