is there any thing wrong with using a mouthwash with alcohol in it ?!


Question: Is there any thing wrong with using a mouthwash with alcohol in it ?
Does it effect your teeth and gums in some way ? as in wear them away

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No there's a little bit so it doesn't do very much to your teeth but if its for a child under 10 than use non alchol mouthwash



Alcohol has been linked to oral cancer - eg higher rate in heavy drinkers etc. The contact time in your mouth for a mw is short, but ask yourself if there is any reason why to use one with alcohol when there are plenty without. Alot of ppl like the feel of alcohol ones as the sting/zing they associate with the teeth being clean - but it is just the sting of the alcohol - no better for you than alcohol free. Whatever you use - dont swallow - so you neednt worry about 'damage to stomach' as mentioned. Fluoride is a helpful ingredient. Best not to use a wash after regular brushing as you will wash away the fluoride in the toothpaste which is stronger than most rinses.



If mouthwash that contains alcohol is used regularly it will dry out the oral tissues and that includes the gums. Teeth will not be affected, only the tissues in the mouth and that will make breath problems worse. There are non alcohol mouthwashes available if you feel the need to use a rinse.

DDS (USA)



You can get some with alcohol or some have flouride. You shouldnt use either one of them to frequently. The alcohol can affect your stomach and the flouride will also do the same. Use whichever one you like, but once a day is a sufficient amount. Dont go overboard.



it affects some people while using alcohol based mouth washes. It might damage your salivary glands. U might notice you secrete more moisty saliva after u wash your mouth wit a moush wash. Am not that sure.



It can do, if you use excessive amounts over a long period of time.




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