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Depending on the active ingredients they contain different types of mouth rinse can be used to prevent dental caries, periodontal disease or reduce tooth sensitivity.
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Most of the fluoride mouthrinse on the market contains 0.05% Sodium Fluoride (NaF), which provides extra fluoride to the people who need it. Using it once daily will give additional protection against dental caries.
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It
inhibits plaque accumulation, thus reducing
the chance of gingivitis (inflammation of the
gums). The active ingredients include Triclosan,
Thymol, Cetylpyridinium Chloride (CPC), etc.
However, none of them have been proven to be
very effective in preventing periodontal disease.
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Chlorhexidine
Gluconate has been proven to have an antimicrobial
effect, hence the prevention of periodontal
disease. However, long term use of Chlorhexidine
will stain the teeth and alter the taste sensation.
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This kind of mouthrinse contains active ingredients such as Potassium Nitrate which seals the dentinal tubules at the sensitive site, thus reduces tooth sensitivity. However, desensitizing mouthrinse is not intended for long term use. You should always consult your dentist whether you need the desensitizing mouthrinse and follow his instruction on how to use it.
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