Overuse of Mouthwash May Make Your Overall Mouth Health Worse

If you use mouthwash appropriately as part of a general oral health practice, dentists do recommend it. Why not, then? It leaves you feeling minty fresh and helps eliminate the unpleasant sensation of waking up with a tongue that tastes like a swamp.

Your choice of mouthwash could be problematic, especially if you use it often. The compounds that can cause bad breath are typically held in mouthwashes by alcohol, however studies have connected this element to oral malignancies. Originally more, it's the alcohol that's causing the problem, so those who don't drink—often the ones who were once touted as being more gentle—wouldn't produce the same problems. For certain people, it might also result in a severe burning sensation.

Another typical negative effect of mouthwash use is dry mouth. Canker sores can also be brought on by the foaming agent sodium lauryl sulfate. Other possible side effects include the discoloration of teeth and the elimination of healthy bacteria.