Mouthwash against bad breath

Bad breath, or halitosis, is a common problem, which is unpleasant for the user and the environment. In 80-90% of cases, the problem is in the oral cavity or throat. However, since there are numerous causes for the unpleasant odor, a mouthwash cannot always provide relief.

The mouthwash, in combination with a regular cleaning of the back of the tongue with a tongue cleaner, helps to eliminate odours caused by increased bacterial attack on the soft tissues. In case of bad breath due to other causes, such as dental diseases, periodontitis or gum inflammation, only systematic therapy by the dentist can help to eliminate the odors. In these cases, tongue cleaning and mouthwash only help for a short period of time for fresh breath, but the unpleasant odor remains. Care should be taken to use an antibacterial mouth rinse and a preparation with the active ingredient chlorhexidine digluconate is also advisable. If the symptoms persist, the dentist should be consulted to find out the cause of the bad breath.

Mouthwash with tea tree oil

Tea tree oil has been known for thousands of years due to its defense-strengthening, infection-inhibiting and antibacterial effect and also helps as a household remedy for bacterial complaints in the oral cavity. For daily use, add 3 drops of tea tree oil to 250ml of water and rinse for about thirty seconds. Because of the intensive taste, a subsequent rinsing with water is advisable. In case of known allergies and hypersensitivity to essential oils, tea tree oil should not be used. Consultation with the treating dentist is advisable in any case.

Does the mouthwash application replace daily tooth brushing?

Mouthwash is not sufficient to clean the teeth and replace the toothbrush, as it cannot remove the plaque adhering to the teeth. The mouthwash also cannot rinse out any remaining food between the teeth. Therefore, regular cleaning of the teeth with toothpaste and toothbrush is essential.