{"id":653,"date":"2012-02-10T21:31:32","date_gmt":"2012-02-10T21:31:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lakeoconeedentalblog.com\/?p=653"},"modified":"2026-06-26T14:40:46","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T14:40:46","slug":"are-you-using-mouthwash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakeoconeedental.com\/blog\/are-you-using-mouthwash\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You Using Mouthwash?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5><strong>EVEN THE MOST DILIGENT FLOSSERS AND BRUSHERS sometimes forget about the added benefits of mouthwash.<\/strong><\/h5>\r\nBut don&#8217;t worry\u2014even if you already brush, floss, AND rinse with mouthwash everyday, you\u2019ll find this content useful.<em><strong> The affect that mouthwash has on your oral health is often dependent upon the type of mouthwash you use.<\/strong><\/em>\r\n\r\nSo, before we get into the do\u2019s and don\u2019ts of choosing a mouthwash, let\u2019s talk a little bit about why we recommend it.\r\n\r\nNot only can mouthwashes make our mouths feel and smell fresher, they help prevent cavities and periodontal disease. They also help reduce the amount of plaque and bacteria in our mouths. However, don\u2019t let these facts fool you into depending on mouthwash alone! Brushing and flossing are still essential to our oral health as rinses cannot adequately remove food and plaque on their own\u2014they simply help <em>prevent<\/em> plaque.\r\n\r\nNow, what\u2019s the key difference between all the varieties of mouthwashes? Frankly, some help more than others, and some may even contain ingredients that should probably be avoided. For example, fluoride helps prevents cavities, but sodium lauryl sulfate tends to dry and irritate mouths, especially if you suffer from canker sores.\r\n\r\nBe careful when choosing your mouthwash, and feel free to ask <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><a title=\"About Our Doctors\" href=\"http:\/\/www.drsbradley.com\/pages\/about.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Drs. Bradley and Dr. Boswell<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>for a recommendation that will suit your specific dental needs!\r\n<h4><strong>Here\u2019s a little cheat sheet of ingredients to look for that should help you in the meantime.<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-525\" src=\"http:\/\/mysocialpractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/img-list.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\r\n<h5>If you have any additional questions regarding mouthwashes or dentistry in general, please don\u2019t hesitate to <strong><a title=\"Contact Our Practice\" href=\"https:\/\/lakeoconeedentalblog.com\/contact\/\">contact us<\/a><\/strong>!<\/h5>\r\n<a title=\"&quot;Like&quot; Us on Facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LakeOconeeDental\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-525\" src=\"http:\/\/mysocialpractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/i00208_N_LookingFB.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"543\" height=\"640\" \/><\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<strong>EVEN THE MOST DILIGENT FLOSSERS AND BRUSHERS<\/strong> sometimes forget about the added benefits of mouthwash... <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lakeoconeedental.com\/blog\/are-you-using-mouthwash\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,9,10,11],"tags":[13,22,31,34,57,58,61,92,97],"class_list":["post-653","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog","category-your-appearance","category-your-comfort","category-your-health","tag-30642-family-dentistry","tag-benefits-of-mouthwash","tag-cavity-prevention","tag-cosmetic-dentist-greensboro","tag-dr-david-bradley","tag-dr-patti-bradley","tag-dr-phil-boswell","tag-mouthwash","tag-oral-health"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Are You Using Mouthwash? 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