What does mouthwash mean?
Definitions for mouthwash
ˈmaʊθˌwɔʃ, -ˌwɒʃmouth·wash
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Princeton's WordNet
gargle, mouthwashnoun
a medicated solution used for gargling and rinsing the mouth
Wiktionary
mouthwashnoun
A liquid used to clean one's mouth.
Wikipedia
Mouthwash
Mouthwash, mouth rinse, oral rinse, or mouth bath is a liquid which is held in the mouth passively or swilled around the mouth by contraction of the perioral muscles and/or movement of the head, and may be gargled, where the head is tilted back and the liquid bubbled at the back of the mouth. Usually mouthwashes are antiseptic solutions intended to reduce the microbial load in the mouth, although other mouthwashes might be given for other reasons such as for their analgesic, anti-inflammatory or anti-fungal action. Additionally, some rinses act as saliva substitutes to neutralize acid and keep the mouth moist in xerostomia (dry mouth). Cosmetic mouthrinses temporarily control or reduce bad breath and leave the mouth with a pleasant taste.Rinsing with water or mouthwash after brushing with a fluoride toothpaste can reduce the availability of salivary fluoride. This can lower the anti-cavity re-mineralization and antibacterial effects of fluoride. Fluoridated mouthwash may mitigate this effect or in high concentrations increase available fluoride, but is not as cost effective as leaving the fluoride toothpaste on the teeth after brushing. A group of experts discussing post brushing rinsing in 2012 found that although there was clear guidance given in many public health advice publications to "spit, avoid rinsing with water/excessive rinsing with water" they believed there was a limited evidence base for best practice.
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mouthwash
Mouthwash is a liquid solution used for oral hygiene purposes, commonly to freshen breath, prevent cavities, and reduce plaque and gingivitis. It is typically swished or gargled in the mouth and then spit out. Mouthwash can contain a variety of ingredients including fluoride, antibacterial agents, and flavorings.
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Mouthwash
Mouthwash or mouth rinse is a chemotherapeutic agent used as an effective home care system by the patient to enhance oral hygiene. Some manufacturers of mouthwash claim that antiseptic and anti-plaque mouth rinse kill the bacterial plaque causing cavities, gingivitis, and bad breath. Anti-cavity mouth rinse uses fluoride to protect against tooth decay. It is, however, generally agreed that the use of mouthwash does not eliminate the need for both brushing and flossing. As per the American Dental Association, regular brushing and proper flossing are enough in most cases although the ADA has placed its Seal of Approval on many mouthwashes that do not contain alcohol.
Editors Contribution
mouthwash
A type of liquid and product created and formulated in various colors, formula and liquid.
My brother loves mouthwash and uses it every morning, I prefer to floss and brush my teeth, we are have different likes.
Submitted by MaryC on December 10, 2015
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The numerical value of mouthwash in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
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The numerical value of mouthwash in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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- ústní vodaCzech
- Gurgelwasser, MundwasserGerman
- colutorio, enjuague bucalSpanish
- suuvesiEstonian
- suuvesiFinnish
- bain de bouche, gargarismeFrench
- szájvízHungarian
- munnskolIcelandic
- collutorioItalian
- 洗口液Japanese
- 가글액Korean
- apă de gurăRomanian
- жидкость для полоскания рта, жидкость для полоскания горлаRussian
- munskölj, munvattenSwedish
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