Patient Education

Mouth Rinses
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Regular Dental Visits |
Floss Daily |
Brush with Fluoride Toothpaste at Least 2 Times a Day |
Limit Snacks to 2 Times a Day |
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No Soda |
Limit Juice To Once Day with Meals Only |
Water Only To Sleep |
Limit Sweets to Once a Day |
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Water Only To Sleep |
Limit Sweets to Once a Day |
Brush with Fluoride Toothpaste at Least 2 Times a Day |
Use Mouthwash |

In general, therapeutic rinses with fluoride have been shown to actually fight cavities, plaque and gingivitis.
On the other hand, cosmetic rinses merely treat breath odor, reduce bacteria and/or remove food particles in the mouth. They do nothing to treat or prevent gingivitis.
People who have difficulty brushing (because of physical difficulties such as arthritis) can benefit from a good therapeutic mouth rinse.
Caution: Even rinses that are indicated to treat plaque or cavities are only moderately effective. In fact, regular rinsing with water and use of good quality fluoride toothpaste are just as or more effective.