Mouth Rinse
Depending on the active ingredients they contain, different types of mouth rinse
can be used to prevent dental caries, periodontal disease or reduce tooth sensitivity.
Fluoride mouth rinse
Most of the fluoride mouthrinse on the market contains 0.05% Sodium Fluoride (NaF),
which provides extra fluoride to the people who need it. Using it once daily will
give additional protection against dental caries.
Anti-plaque mouth rinse
It inhibits plaque accumulation, thus reducing the chance of gingivitis (inflammation
of the gums). The active ingredients include Triclosan, Thymol, Cetylpyridinium
Chloride (CPC), etc. However, none of them have been proven to be very effective
in preventing periodontal disease.
Plaque-control mouth rinse
Chlorhexidine Gluconate has been proven to have an antimicrobial effect, hence the
prevention of periodontal disease. However, long term use of Chlorhexidine will
stain the teeth and alter the taste sensation.
Desensitizing mouth rinse
This kind of mouth rinse contains active ingredients such as Potassium Nitrate which
seals the dentinal tubules at the sensitive site, thus reduces tooth sensitivity.
However, desensitizing mouthrinse is not intended for long term use. You should
always consult your dentist whether you need the desensitizing mouthrinse and follow
his instruction on how to use it.This kind of mouth rinse contains active ingredients
such as Potassium Nitrate which seals the dentinal tubules at the sensitive site,
thus reduces tooth sensitivity. However, desensitizing mouthrinse is not intended
for long term use. You should always consult your dentist whether you need the desensitizing
mouthrinse and follow his instruction on how to use it.
