Do you use mouthwash?

I used Corsodyl for a short while after a tooth removal. I had to be careful to use it a good while after cleaning my teeth. It certainly helped settle the inflammation but is strong stuff and affected my taste buds for a while.

I will conduct the first trial of gin this afternoon and publish my results in a professional journal.

Whisky helps toothache, applied to gums - or, even better, drunk as well, so I'd give that a trial!

Pittcity

I've just checked and my cheap Lidl mouthwash contains the "magic" ingredient, cetypyridinium chloride (CPC).
I'll be buying a few more bottles if there are any left!

Brave of you to announce stocking up!

I had an hygienist appointment this morning and asked about mouthwash. She advised me not to use it.

BigBertha1

I will conduct the first trial of gin this afternoon and publish my results in a professional journal.

Are we supposed to rinse and spit the gin like mouthwash or swallow it?

Funnily enough, I discovered this myself, years ago (don't laugh).
When I was a TA I was always super conscious of bad breath - getting so close to the kids, and they can be very critical.
For related reasons, I always had lots of viruses.
I found that when I gargled with mouthwash in the morning, my cold symptoms would be relieved to a degree.
I always made a point of gargling frequently when I had a cold.
When these findings came out a few months ago I was not surprised.

NB it has to be full strength Listerine, none of your no alcohol own brand nonsense.

I used to use mouthwash but it began to stain my teeth. They hygienist cleaned them and got them completely restored to their normal colour which relieved me. She told me mouthwash was not something to be used regularly. I have never used it since.

Corsodyl stains terribly.

I found I could easily clean off any Corsodyl stains after I stopped using it. I use an electric toothbrush.

I broke a tooth during lockdown was told if it wasn't causing me pain it wasn't an emergency .I'm still waiting ..on the list but we're back in lockdown.I've been using mouthwash twice daily to try to avoid any infection.
I have a history of my face blowing up like a ballon with root infections or even just after dental treatment .I vary the mouthwash as corsodyl was staining badly and I just have to hope I'm near the top of the list once lockdown is over

I’ve been using Corsodyl for some years with no problem but it is watered down in my water flosser. Amazing how litttle bits float out.

Yep, checked my 'cheapo' as well. It too has the magic ingredient but in what strength I have no idea. My dentist told me to use a mouthwash every day, years ago, which I do but not use one with alcohol. Suits me as I don't drink alcohol. Off to empty the shelves at the supermarket then so I can
corner the market, heh, heh.

I remember reading at the start of this pandemic,when it was difficult to get antibacterial hand gel,that Listerine was just as good
I have been using Wisdom mouthwash and it has th magic ingredient, [just checked]

My dentist told me at the last visit to use mouthwash to disinfect and kill bacteria that cause tooth decay. He didn't specify any particular one although he has recommended one to DH.

I have been using Listerine since then but have to water it down.

I recently bought a book on making your own cosmetics etc. I think there might be a recipe in there. I intend to have a look for that in my efforts to reduce plastic in the bathroom.

Whoops, posted before I had got on to the actual subject of the thread. I have checked a couple of German websites.

You should gargle rather than rinse your teeth to get the effect of killing the virus, every other day is sufficient.

"Dentists" recommend regular use of mouthwash. "Experts" advise against. Go figure!

Preliminary results from the gin mouthwash experiment yesterday showed a marked feeling of wellness so a measure of success. HOWEVER as only one type of gin was sampled (Gordons) further research is required. Research grants applied for.

I will experiment with the Bombay Sapphire this evening, with the juice of a lime for the Vitamin C.
We all need Vitamin C.

to disinfect and kill bacteria that cause tooth decay.

If mouth wash kills bacteria I'm not sure how it would work on a virus.

I’m sorry but using mouthwash does not decrease the viral load in your nose and lungs, and therefore will not affect coronavirus transmission or even have much of an impact on your own condition. What the “best” of these mouthwashes do is kill what’s actually in your mouth at that moment. This is useful for a dentist (say) as a further layer of protection but as soon as new saliva is in your mouth it will be “infected” if you already have coronavirus.

As you usually inhale the virus it’s not going to stop you getting it either - but there’s plenty of evidence that good dental hygiene protects more than just your teeth and gums so I would practice good dental hygiene anyway.

I don’t personally use a mouthwash unless I have a problem. For me, it’s the need to leave a significant gap between the cleaning with toothpaste and the mouthwashing that puts me off. The new studies (the June one and now this) won’t make me behave differently around this.

The Aldi mouthwash that DH uses also contains cetypyridinium chloride. Er, where do I sign up to take part in the gin trial, please? Plymouth in this house!

We have a selection. I think I'll start a clinical trial!

BTW Lidl has stacks of mouthwash. I only bought one.

I use a specialist mouth wash twice daily but I do have to water it down slightly otherwise it can sting. My dentist also recommended using the mouthwash at different times to toothpaste. Seems to keep my mouth free of infections which I had problems with previously.