Benefits of Antiseptic Mouth Rinse
An antiseptic mouth rinse denotes a solution that decreases the microbial organisms in the oral cavity. Other mouth rinses may be provided for other application such as anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and analgesic uses (Osso & Kanani, 2013). In addition, other mouth rinses function as saliva substitutes and seek to counteract acid while maintaining the mouth moist in conditions such as xerostomia. Cosmetic mouth rinses temporarily manage or lessen bad breath to ensure that the mouth retains a pleasant taste. Listerine mouth rinse occurs in different flavors with the main types being mint and citrus flavor. Research has backed the fact that Listerine mouth rinse efficiently eradicates oral bacteria, decreases the accumulation of plaque, and assists in the prevention of gingivitis. It is indubitable that Listerine mouth rinse is one of the best products when it comes to the treatment of bad breath.
Analysis
Charles, McGuire, Sharma, and Qaqish (2011) affirm that a mouth rinse having a fixed blend of vital oils such as Listerine has been proved to have considerable antiplaque as well as antigingivitis effectiveness. The commonest application of mouth rinse is commercial antiseptics that are utilized for the purposes of oral hygiene. The majority of the manufacturers of mouth rinse assert that antiplaque and antigingivitis mouth rinse gets rid of the bacterial plaque that results in gingivitis, bad breath, and cavities to mention a few. Despite the strength of the article in the elucidation of the benefits of a mouth rinse and effective comparison of the efficacy of two commonly used mouth rinses, it is evident that the application of a mouth rinse does not save the user the need for flossing and brushing. It has been established that brushing and appropriate flossing are adequate in most instances. Nonetheless, for some patients, the mechanical approaches might be wearisome and time-consuming, which may make them particularly difficult hence calling for the application of mouth rinses.
In their article, Osso and Kanani (2013) assert that dental plaque acts as the primary etiology for chronic gingivitis that characteristically develops within two to three weeks if there is no application of plaque control. Roughly half of the population above 30 years of age has some kind of gingivitis. Though mechanical means of plaque control could be effective in the prevention of the development of periodontal illnesses, the majority of people fail to brush their teeth properly or use dental floss. The application of antiseptic mouth rinse for the supplementation of mechanical plaque eradication results in an antimicrobial impact all through the mouth devoid of affecting the normal flora.
The objective of the study by Al Habashneh, Qubain, Alsalman, and Khader (2014) was to evaluate the antigingivitis and antiplaque influences of Listerine mouth rinse, in addition to investigating its impact on serum extent of C-reactive protein. The one month controlled clinical trial in the study established that Listerine mouth rinse has strong antigingivitis and antiplaque properties. Another benefit of Listerine mouth rinse is that it does not have any side effect, for instance, staining of teeth and calculus development. Moreover, Listerine mouth rinse does not demonstrate any influence on the serum rates of C-reactive protein with respect to baseline quantities.
Conclusion
Antiseptic mouth rinses represent solutions that lessen the microbial organisms in the oral cavity. Other benefits of mouth rinses encompass anti-inflammatory, antigingivitis, antiplaque, anti-fungal, and analgesic applications.
References
Al Habashneh, R., Qubain, T. G., Alsalman, W., & Khader, Y. (2014). The effect of Listerine mouthwash on dental plaque, gingival inflammation and C-reactive protein (CRP). Dentistry, 4(1), 191-195.
Charles, C. A., McGuire, J. A., Sharma, N. C., & Qaqish, J. (2011). Comparative efficacy of two daily use mouthrinses: Randomized clinical trial using an experimental gingivitis model. Brazilian oral Research, 25(4), 338-344.
Osso, D., & Kanani, N. (2013). Antiseptic mouth rinses: An update on comparative effectiveness, risks and recommendations. American Dental Hygienists Association, 87(1), 10-18.