Could mouthwash replace brushing?

　　“Mouthwash fans”say that“make mouth clean and fresh everyday by bring mouthwash,even don’t brush teeth”.Carrying a small bottle of mouthwash,pouring to mouth after meals,spiting out after agitating several seconds,which not only could freshen breath and prevent tooth decay probably,but also save the time of brushing teeth.Could mouthwash really replace brushing?

　　Mouthwash having bactericidal effect can not replace brushing

　　Compared with traditional brushing,the antibacterial mouthwash can not remove the dental plaque and the food remaining in some small gaps thoroughly.Besides,one of the main purposes of brushing is to remove the plaque attached to the surface of the tooth.In this process,the most critical thing is the physical friction of brushing,however,mouthwash can not do this.Therefore,the effect of removing dental plaque is limited.

　　Mouthwash works like gum

　　At present,domestic mouthwashes are mainly divided into two categories:one is medicinal and the other is health care.Generally speaking,mouthwash sold in stores or supermarkets is the latter.Health care mouthwash removes food debris and some soft dirt from the mouth and temporarily reduces the amount of bacteria in the mouth.Its main ingredient is a mouth freshener,similar to the efficacy of chewing gum.

　　It is not recommended to use mouthwash every day.

　　The oral cavity is a micro-ecological environment,with many bacteria settled and grown in for a long time.Using bactericidal mouthwash for long time will lead to excessive inhibition of some bacteria,resulting in oral flora imbalance,which makes against oral health.Therefore,it is recommended to brush teeth rather than using mouthwash every day.