As people pay more attention to dental health, mouthwash is accepted by more and more people. Many mouthwash on the market are playing the “brush mouthwash” “medical mouthwash” banner, and even said its mouthwash can replace brushing.
There is no mouthwash can replace brushing. By gargling, you can flush out part of the food residue in the mouth, but not the soft scale and plaque attached to the tooth surface and the food residue hidden in the crevices of the teeth.
”The correct way to brush your teeth is with a toothbrush plus floss. The toothbrush can remove 60% of the soft tartar on the tooth surface and in the sockets and other locations. And the remaining 40 percent of soft tartar needs to be removed by flossing.” Liu Dawei said.
Currently, there is also a popular water flosser on the market, also known as a flosser, which can be used with daily brushing. “The main function of the water flosser is to flush the toothbrush through the high-pressure water column to clean the tooth gap and other locations that are more difficult to clean, thus removing the stains and plaque hidden in these locations.” Liu Dawei said.
Flossing is a way to take away dirt and plaque through physical friction, and water flossing is ineffective for closely spaced teeth. Expanding dental floss is soft and will disperse when it meets water, which has a stronger cleaning effect. Water flossing is more suitable for people with large gaps in their teeth, but it is not a substitute for flossing, which will clean the gaps more thoroughly.
The most effective way to clean teeth is brushing, and its “dominant” position cannot be shaken. For those who need it, you can choose the right mouthwash under the advice of your doctor. Some mouthwash containing drugs should not be used for a long time, because long-term use may lead to dysbiosis of the internal flora of the mouth, destroy the natural defenses of the mouth, and the possibility of tooth staining.
