Can a mouthwash really keep breath fresh for 24 hours?
It really is possible.
We asked dentists and orthodontists for their insights.
Luckily, there are ways to avoid the problem, and one of those ways is a reallygood mouthwash.
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Brittany Ang, DMD, is an orthodontist at Curve Orthodontics.
Heres the thing, though: Not all oral rinses or mouthwashes created equal.
Brittany Ang, DMD, is an orthodontist at Curve Orthodontics.
In fact, some are significantly better than others, due to their active ingredients.
Up ahead, we dive a little deeper to find out why that is.
One of the main ingredients ofTheraBreath Healthy Gumsis cetyl pyridinium chloride (CPC), Ang notes.
However, theres a bit of a catch to get to achieve such impressive resultsand it involves some effort.
Ang says that the research conducted by TheraBreath demonstrates that the rinses are effective for more than 12 hours.
Since the brand recommends using the mouthwash twice a day, thats where the 24-hour timeline comes into play.
Otherwise, the rinse might not work as well as it claims.
With that said, the results might not be the same for everyone, even if used twice daily.
Kate Zoumboukos, DMD, of SW Austin Dental.
Brittany Ang, DMD, is an orthodontist at Curve Orthodontics.
TheraBreath contains xylitol, which is a natural sugar alcohol that prevents cavities, she explains.
It works by inhibiting the bacteria that cause cavities.
That being said, its not recommended toonlyuse mouthwash to ward off cavities.
But, is it really better?
When comparing mouth rinses, Pinto says the pH level is also critical to consider.
Most mouth rinses, including Listerine are acidic with a pH of 8.2, Pinto notes.
TheraBreath will not cause any harm to your enamel, which is why I prefer it.
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