Are there mouthwashes that actually help prevent the formation of dental plaque? (Several types make that claim, but claims are claims.)

If so, any specific ones you recommend?

I use the purple 2x a day and have my teeth cleaned every 3mo and I can’t tell the difference. My dental people say to use a water pick and the green mouth wash. I have periodontal disease so ….

OK, here's a subject that I could use some enlightening. A while back I started researching mouthwashes, became perplexed, and quit. What I found was:

Alcohol-based mouthwashes are bad for you, b/c they kill off the healthy bacteria in your mouth as well as the unhealthy.

Non-alcohol-based mouthwashes work better in maintaining your oral health, but they also turn your teeth yellow.

Is there an option that keeps your mouth healthy, makes your breath smell fresh, and doesn't discolor your teeth?

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Non-alcohol-based mouthwashes work better in maintaining your oral health, but they also turn your teeth yellow.

What about those that claim to whiten your teeth. Even better, “Extra Whitening”.

Afaic, all bullshit claims. Tried them all. All bullshit.

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Originally posted by iron chef:

....Alcohol-based mouthwashes are bad for you, b/c they kill off the healthy bacteria in your mouth as well as the unhealthy.

Non-alcohol-based mouthwashes work better in maintaining your oral health, but they also turn your teeth yellow.

Is there an option that keeps your mouth healthy, makes your breath smell fresh, and doesn't discolor your teeth?

My hygienist told me no mouthwash, instead brush and floss often.

Ph neutral..

Therabreath…

Made a world of difference in my oral hygiene.

Also try Plax…

Thanks, Patriot; the sort of meaningful response I was hoping for.

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Originally posted by sigfreund:
Are there mouthwashes that actually help prevent the formation of dental plaque? (Several types make that claim, but claims are claims.)

If so, any specific ones you recommend?

I don’t know – I don’t use mouthwash. My solution is to visit my dentist quarterly. Usually I just see the hygienist for cleaning.

At the hygienist‘s advice I switched to an electric toothbrush. I like this one with a built-in battery. It lasts about 3 months.
https://a.co/d/dGxO92f

P. S. The hygienist did NOT suggest using a mouthwash of any sort.

P. P. S. Another advantage of those quarterly visits: My dentist’s office is just a short block west of the San Diego Chicken Pie Shop.

I like the Therabreath Icy Mint. It's a vigorous mint but without the burn from most other mouthwash. I believe it helps a little with plaque but more so with keeping the ick in check. I also use their toothpaste most of the time.

My dentist recommended Crest Pro Health.

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Originally posted by Pipe Smoker:

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Originally posted by sigfreund:
Are there mouthwashes that actually help prevent the formation of dental plaque? (Several types make that claim, but claims are claims.)

If so, any specific ones you recommend?

I don’t know – I don’t use mouthwash. My solution is to visit my dentist quarterly. Usually I just see the hygienist for cleaning.

At the hygienist‘s advice I switched to an electric toothbrush. I like this one with a built-in battery. It lasts about 3 months.
https://a.co/d/dGxO92f

P. S. The hygienist did NOT suggest using a mouthwash of any sort.

P. P. S. Another advantage of those quarterly visits: My dentist’s office is just a short block west of the San Diego Chicken Pie Shop.

I go twice yearly, but same same.

And, please tell me more about the SDCPS! Visiting again this fall.

peroxide is good for your mouth and whitens teeth.

I didn't even know there were specific mouthwashes for the knowledgeable.

So I have used this in the past: Chlorhexidine
Your dentist may sell it out of their office. It is a prescription mouthwash and in my opinion, works wonders on the gums and breath.

When I was working, I remember my dentist once telling me I need to brush my teeth for at least two minutes a day. I told her flat out I don't have time for that.

Once I retired and having to pay for all my dental treatments out of pocket, I figured I had the time. So, the outer vertical teeth walls each get as much time as it takes me to count to 15 slowly. 15 count on the lower left teeth, 15 count on the upper left teeth, then 25 count on the upper inner right teeth, another 25 count on the lower inner right teeth, 15 count on the lower outer right teeth, 15 count on the upper outer right teeth, switch to the inner left teeth, 25 count on each upper and lower set.

Then 15 count on the front teeth. Switch to up and down brushing on the outer left half to front and another 15 count on the outer right half to front.

Last I do is my tongue.

The hygienist has remarked how clean my teeth are of plaque.

One thing she recommended was to use CloSYS mouthwash.

I also use a water pik after each meal and floss.

I use the mouthwash I get from my hygienist as a parting gift to make my toilet smell fresh.

Far out

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Originally posted by doublesharp:
peroxide is good for your mouth and whitens teeth.

My wife switched to peroxide mouthwash and toothpaste… to attempt brightening her yellow teeth

Gave her a bad case of Oral Thrush as it kills all the good bacteria.