Oral Hygiene: Why Should I Rinse My Mouth?

It’s recommended to rinse your mouth with mouthwash daily. As you do so, please use antibacterial or fluoride mouthwash. Do you ever wonder why you need to rinse your mouth? If so, our dentist, Dr. James M. Robison, is happy to tell you why. Rinsing with mouthwash can benefit you in many ways. In fact, rinsing can:

-Help you prevent cavities: If you use fluoride mouthwash, the natural mineral dives into the tooth enamel and strengthens it. This gives the teeth the ability to fight decay-causing bacteria. Rinsing also helps you prevent cavities because it washes the mouth and cleans the substances your toothbrush and floss could not clean.

-Help you prevent gum disease: If you use antibacterial mouthwash, it can kill the bacteria in the mouth that creates plaque. This is helpful because plaque promotes gum disease. When you eliminate these bacteria and remove plaque, it reduces your chances of falling victim to this disease.

-Help you have a more attractive smile: Rinsing can wash away food particles that are stuck in the teeth. It can also whiten the teeth if you use a whitening mouthwash, and it can freshen the breath.

Call Rocklin Dental today at 916-663-5555 if you have any questions or if you would like to know more. Our dental team will be more than happy to tell you all about rinsing with mouthwash in Rocklin, California, so please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We look forward to hearing from and helping you!