The Danger Of Mouthwashes Everyone Should Know.
Not so long ago, I used to wash my mouth after every tooth wash ...
You know those store-bought green, red or blue mouthwashes.
The worst part is that they had been prescribed to me by my dentist. Why ?
Because they are supposed to improve oral health, prevent cavities, treat bad breath by destroying bacteria.
Still, the main ingredient is problematic. Indeed, chlorhexidine kills everything in its path: both "bad" and "good" bacteria!
But these "good" bacteria are essential! According to this new study, here are the dangers of mouthwashes everyone should know:
The Effects of Chlorhexidine on Your Health
This scientific study was carried out on dozens of patients.
The volunteers who participated in this study did 2 1-minute mouthwashes each day for 1 week with Listerine.
The findings of the study are simple and damning. Here is what these mouthwashes have caused on the health of the patients:
- significant loss of diversity of the oral microbiome,
- acidification of saliva,
- demineralization of teeth,
- increase in blood pressure in people with hypertension because of the non-transformation of nitrates into nitrites due to the absence of "good" bacteria.
Just that ! Not sure these health side effects are worth spending the money on these mouthwashes, right?
What to replace commercial mouthwashes?
Fortunately, here are 3 100% natural recipes to make an effective mouthwash, but which does not alter the balance of the oral flora:
1. Peppermint mouthwash that freshens breath with just 2 ingredients. Check out the trick here.
2. The mouthwash that replaces Listerine, with only fresh and natural ingredients. Check out the recipe here.
3. Baking soda, quite simply, is also a great ingredient for rinsing your mouth. Here is how to do it.
When is chlorhexidine useful?
There is still a case where chlorhexidine mouthwash may be helpful. This is when one suffers from gingivitis.
Why ? Because when you suffer from gingivitis, the saliva in your mouth becomes too alkaline.
Chlorhexidine then makes it possible to rebalance it on condition that it is used only during the crisis as a curative treatment and then to stop the treatment.
So mouthwashes are good or bad for you?
You will understand, no offense to marketing advertisements, this product should never become a daily habit.
If you've bought mouthwashes and don't want to use them anymore (you're right!), Know that all is not lost!
Instead of throwing them away, know that you can use Listerine against lice with this tip here or against dry feet with this tip here.
Your turn...
Have you tried one of our natural mouthwashes? Tell us in the comments if it worked for you. We can't wait to hear from you!
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Also to discover:
Healthy and Fresh Mouth: Try Baking Soda Mouthwashes.
The Surprising Tip To Easily Descale Your Teeth at Home.
