SmartMouth Original Activated Mouthwash for 24 Hour Fresh Breath, Dual-Solution Oral Rinse, 16 ounce, 1 Pack

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Chlorine dioxide is an ingredient used for halitosis (bad breath), since it can reduce mouth bacteria that produce sulfur, according to Doniger.

She recommends choosing something that also addresses other conditions such as dry mouth that may also be causing a problem. As both solutions come together inside the mixing cup, a chemical reaction occurs that releases billions of bad breath eliminating zinc ions. One concern is that chlorhexidine may not be that effective against the particular bacteria known to cause bad breath. If you're unsure of which product to choose from, talk to your dentist for recommendations on the best product to use. Preventative care is the key to overcoming the problem of bad breath, and SmartMouth™ is the way to achieve real, lasting results.Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. Studies have shown that whitening mouthwashes are not only not effective on changing tooth color, but they are also potentially erosive to your enamel with their low pH. If you’re only looking for an alcohol, sulfate, and gluten-free formula but want the minty flavor you’re used to, you can actually add flavor as you wish with an optional mint flavor dropper that’s included. Listerine Total Care uses the brand’s blend of essential oils, namely eucalyptol and menthol, which both work as antifungal ingredients to limit bacterial growth; Listerine’s blend of essential oils were the subject of a study in The Saudi Dental Journal, which showed the formula was effective at reducing plaque and gingivitis when part of a regular dental routine. Hoss recommends mouthwashes because they have "antimicrobial ingredients, such as chlorhexidine, cetylpyridinium chloride, and essential oils, that may temporarily reduce gingivitis by reducing the microbial load.

If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page. Mouthwashes with alcohol kill bacteria and fight bad breath, but they may not be the best option when you're looking to treat gingivitis. Chlorhexidine: a prescription-only agent that combats plaque and gingivitis, but contains alcohol and will discolor teeth with extended use.Therapeutic mouthwashes help combat bad breath, plus have active ingredients that can kill bacteria. If you have sores in your mouth, have a compromised immune system, or you’re currently undergoing chemotherapy, you might want to avoid using mouthwash. This can not only be irritating for the gum tissues but also impact other mouth issues like gum sores. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Thus, this mouthwash doesn’t contain alcohol and has a formula that the brand says “soothes and lubricates,” dry mouth for up to four hours.

The hotline operator may also ask you to provide the child’s age and weight, and you’ll probably need to describe the child’s symptoms if they’re experiencing any yet. That’s why it’s important to know what’s in that bottle of mouthwash in your medicine cabinet and what to do if someone accidentally (or intentionally) swallows any. Smart Mouth Mouthwash is a two-bottle system that includes an Activator Solution and a zinc ion solution. This anticavity mouthwash contains sodium fluoride as its active ingredient, as well as antiseptic ingredients like menthol and CPC. The active ingredient, sodium fluoride, is a common ingredient in toothpaste, but you can find it in mouthwashes too.SmartMouth™ Dry Mouth refreshes, moisturizes, rehydrates, cleans, and soothes oral irritation while lubricating oral dryness.