noun
definition
A liquid used to clean one's mouth.
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Examples of mouthwashes in a Sentence
We recommend warm salty mouthwashes 3 - 4 times a day, as well as normal tooth brushing.
Avoid using commercial mouthwashes; these can make the problem worse in the long run.
Some mouthwashes, toothpastes and rinses contain tea tree oil, but several studies show more harm than good from these products, so it may be best to avoid them for the time being.
Just as with any kind of treatment, tea tree oil is used in various forms such as ointments, soaps, creams, lotions, toothpastes, mouthwashes, and shampoos.
Brushing and flossing removes plaque from teeth, and antiseptic mouthwashes kill some of the bacteria that help form plaque.
Oral candidiasis is usually treated with prescription lozenges or mouthwashes.
Some of the most-used prescriptions are nystatin mouthwashes (Nilstat or Nitrostat) and clotrimazole lozenges.
Mild mouth washes such as salt water or over-the-counter mouthwashes may help.
The drugs frequently recommended are anti-inflammatory steroid mouthwashes, analgesics, and numbing ointments containing benzocaine.
Other topical fluorides include fluoridated toothpastes and mouthwashes and fluoride gels that are applied to children's teeth at dental examinations.
Fluoridated toothpastes and mouthwashes contain high amounts of fluoride.
Nonprescription mouthwashes can contain up to 120 mg of fluoride.
The widespread use of fluoridated toothpastes and mouthwashes has increased children's sources of fluoride significantly.
In the past, plain mouthwashes were recommended for tongue piercing aftercare.