Antibacterial Mouthwash Could Save You Trips to the Dentist

Most people hate going to the dentist. I mean what sounds fun about sitting in a cold chair, staring at the ceiling, while holding your mouth open for hours, letting someone else stick their hands inside your mouth – not to mention the drills and other pointy metal objects? Yeah, that does not sound fun to me either.

But we need dentists in our lives. And when you have a good dentist, these visits won’t seem as painful. Toothaches can be one of the more excruciating pains a human can experience. When your mouth becomes infected it even can hurt the rest of your body’s health. For example, when you experience major gum infection, it is 83% likely that you will get a sinus infection. If the gum infection is not treated within 10 days, the rest of your body is in danger of infection.

Another thing that people may not realize is the importance of using an antibacterial mouthwash on a daily basis.

Did you know that by using mouthwash daily it will actually fight gum disease to such a great extent that could save you trips to the dentist? Well if not, here are some more Fun Mouthwash Facts to help you start using mouthwash to cease gum infection and reduce dental trips!

·         The first mouthwash was developed with the intention of being used as an antiseptic in surgical settings. It made its first appearance in 1879. However, it was later adapted to domestic use as an aide to brushing teeth. Thus, the first general mouthwash was sold over the counter in 1914. The mouthwash was distributed under the trade name "Listerine".

·         Mouthwash has also been used for a variety of different interesting treatments. One of the most bizarre uses of mouth wash was for the treatment of dry scalp in the 1920's. Mouthwash has also been used as a facial cleanser as well as an after-shave lotion. This could probably be because of the high alcohol content of the traditional mouth wash.

·         Mouthwash has also been associated with a condition known as 'hairy black tongue'. This condition results from the overuse of mouthwash. Like everything else, it is important to use mouthwash in moderation.

If you have a gum infection or tooth infection, top dentists in your area should recommend that you use an antibacterial mouthwash to help stop the infection from spreading. They may even prescribe a specific mouthwash to help reduce the infection. So start using mouthwash daily to fight gum disease! I guarantee it will help reduce tooth and gum infections and save you painful trips to the dentist.