Is Your Mouthwash Just “Perfume” for a Dirty Mouth? The Truth About Mouthwash and Plaque
Is Your Mouthwash Just "Perfume" For a Dirty Mouth? The Truth About Mouthwash and Plaque 🌬️ 🚫 By Mariam from OralTalkWithMariam 💙 Hey Smile Squad! 😁💙 Let’s talk about a daily routine that millions of people around the world do every single morning. You wake up, do a quick brush, and then take a huge gulp of that bright blue or green mouthwash. You swish it around until your cheeks burn, spit it out, and think: "Ahhh. So fresh. So clean. My mouth is completely germ-free." I hate to be the one to break it to you, but... it probably isn't. As a Dental care Professional, one of the biggest global myths I have to bust daily is the " Mouthwash Myth ." If you are relying on mouthwash to clean your teeth, mouthwash can give a false sense of cleanliness if you skip brushing and flossing. You are just putting expensive perfume on a dirty body! Today, we are shaking the table and looking at why this happens and how to actually clean your mouth the right w...