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wallybuddabingbang t1_jbe2dfu wrote

I thought mouthwash was allegedly a marketing scheme (halitosis) but is it a legit part of a good oral hygiene routine? I brush 2-3x a day and floss daily and drink lots of water. Should mouthwash be integrated into this routine? Also wondering as I have two young kids and want to get them on the right track.

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Sauffer t1_jbe499j wrote

Look into mouthwash and nitric oxide. Salt rinse is best. I avoid mouthwashes.

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wallybuddabingbang t1_jbe6o5n wrote

Wow, just googled and found an NIH study on this. So does a saltwater rinse kill the bacteria that can make its way to your brain? It’s very hard to know what the best thing to do for your health actually is.

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Sauffer t1_jbe7uv3 wrote

It does kill bacteria and raises ph. I use a Philps sonicare power flosser before I brush instead of salt or chemical mouthwash.

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