Mouthwashes

Health Benefits of Mouthwashes

Oral Health

 Some commercial Mouthwashes (e.g. those containing Chlorhexidine as their active ingredient) counteract Gingivitis:

 Short term scientific studies show that Chlorhexidine-containing Mouthwashes produce reductions in Gingivitis of up to 45%.

 Some commercial Mouthwashes (especially those that contain Fluoride) are claimed to prevent Tooth Decay (Dental Caries):  ^[1]

 Some commercial Mouthwashes (e.g. those containing Chlorhexidine as their active ingredient) are effective in the removal of supragingival Plaque (but not subgingival Plaque, i.e. Plaque below the Gums).  They cause a reduction in Plaque of up to 55%.