• Question: How does Mouthwash work??

    Asked by hannahisawesome to Davie, Gemma, James P, James V, Nuala on 27 Jun 2012.
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      James Pope answered on 27 Jun 2012:

      Hi hannahisawesome,

      Mouthwashes work by containing chemicals which attack plaque build up in your mouth and other forms of bacteria which cause bad breath or gum disease. The benefit of a mouthwash is that the liquid gets places were the toothbrush can’t, but dentists recommend you still brush your teeth twice a day as well as using mouthwash!

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      James Verdon answered on 28 Jun 2012:

      Hi hannah,
      Yes, it’s very important to remember mouthwash alone is not enough, you must still brush your teeth regularly, as well as flossing occasionally, if you want to avoid problems.

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