How to choose the best mouthwash?

The basis of good oral hygiene is honest and regular brushing with quality toothbrushes. Without this, healthy teeth cannot be achieved. If you want to take your routine a little further, you can include mouthwash. It contributes to fresher breath, plaque elimination and can even deal with gingivitis. How to choose a mouthwash? 

Experts agree that cleaning twice a day with a quality toothbrush a interdental brush is sufficient to maintain healthy teeth. However, the truth is that even after a thorough cleaning, small amounts of plaque can remain in the mouth. 

Mouthwashes, which you can buy in drugstores, pharmacies and a number of online stores, are used to remove it. Some types don’t just help with normal prevention, but also with more serious health problems, dry mouth or yellow teeth. 

Mouthwash is generally used once a day, ideally at the end of the evening routine. For acute problems, the package leaflet may recommend twice daily use. 

Proceed as follows: 

Even the best mouthwash can’t replace daily dental careit only works as a supplement. For cleaning, we recommend SPOKAR X toothbrush with high-quality, fine fibres and an ergonomic handle. 

Regular and proper brushing with an interdental toothbrush and, if necessary, with a single-bristle toothbrush. For fixed brace wearers, a toothbrush saves a lot of work SPOKAR O. At the end comes the mouthwash. 

When you decide to start using a mouthwash, the first thing you should think about is what it’s for:

Then just go for the relevant ingredients and other information on the label. Chlorhexidine plays a key role in mouthwash for gingivitis. A special category is mouthwash for children and whitening mouthwash for a brighter smile. 

Alcohol dries out the mucous membranes, causes bad breath and an unpleasant sensation in the mouth, which is why dentists and hygienists recommend using only alcohol-free mouthwash. There are a number of these available on the market. 

Other ingredients to look out for in the packaging: 

The mouthwashes thus contained are suitable for daily use, long-term and without restrictions, as a supplement after brushing. They prevent the formation of plaque, contribute to gum health and induce a feeling of fresh breath .

A highly sought-after product is mouthwash for sensitive teeth . Some customers in this area praise natural mouthwashes with extracts of medicinal herbs (aloe vera or clove).

If you suffer from gum disease or have a post-surgical mouth, reach for a mouthwash with chlorhexidine. This substance has antibacterial properties and prevents plaque from forming and settling. 

Mouthwashes with chlorhexidine up to 0.06% can be used on a long-term basis. It is an ideal preventive solution for people who often suffer from aphthae or bleeding gums. Chlorhexidine concentrations above 0.12% are intended for intensive short-term use, for example for the treatment of periodontal disease. 

Remember that even the best anti-inflammatory mouthwash won’t completely save you from repeated gingivitis . Daily brushing is crucial for healthy teeth. cleaning between the teethwhich is reliably handled by SPOKAR XM interdental brushes a dental floss.

Whether you use Parodontax mouthwash, Corsodyl mouthwash or one of the gentler options, the chlorhexidine in it can stain your tooth enamel badly. Be cautious with it and consult your dental hygienist if necessary. 

Even in children, mouthwash can work as a supplement to perfect oral hygiene. Antibacterial ingredients prevent plaque formation and thus protect children’s teeth from cavities. Some waters also contain enamel-strengthening calcium.

A particularly useful tool is mouthwash for children with fixed braces, as a supplement to braces brush. Read, how to brush your teeth with braces and what to remember besides mouthwash.

Children’s mouthwashes are produced by most leading brands, so you can choose Listerine mouthwash (Smart Rinse) for your child. Start with older children (from about 6 years old) who can spit the liquid into the sink and are not at risk of swallowing. 

But mouthwash for children is definitely not a necessity. It serves mainly to develop hygiene habits for the future and to make people aware of the importance of taking care of their teeth. To maintain healthy teeth in the youngest children, the right dental care is sufficient. toothbrush.

You don’t know what to do, how to choose a toothbrush for children? Our favourite with children is a safe bet. SPOKAR XD. It has an ergonomic handle for easy gripping and a small head that gets into all corners of the mouth. The fine fibres are gentle on baby’s sensitive teeth. 

Mouth spray against bad breath is a useful helper when you don’t have a toothbrush and toothpaste to hand and you feel an unpleasant odour coming from your mouth – for example, after an aromatic meal in a restaurant or when you have a virus. 

They are sold in a pocket-sized pack with a handy atomizer for instant breath freshening. A popular mouth spray against bad breath is Alpa Dent with a mint and eucalyptus flavour. 

There are also oral sprays that disinfect the oral cavity, soothe and accelerate recovery. They are used in the treatment of inflammation, aphthae, periodontitis or after surgical procedures. 

Waters and sprays are undoubtedly a useful addition to oral hygiene, but they are no substitute for good quality toothbrushes. If you use them correctly, regularly and carefully, you may not need mouthwash at all. You can buy SPOKAR dental care products at your favourite drugstore, supermarket or our e-shop.