2006-08-01 18:30:21 · 17 answers · asked by teddy_gal 2 in Health ➔ Dental
No. Mouthwash can make your breath better, kill germs in your mouth, and LOOSEN plaque/build-up on your teeth; but it can't remove plaque altogether. So even if you rinsed every day with copious amounts of Listerine, you'd still eventually have tooth decay, since it can't get the stuck on junk off your teeth. Only a toothbrush or a dentist can do that.
2006-08-01 18:34:12 · answer #1 · answered by Nick J 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Nooooope. Nothing replaces brushing. Grab your toothbrust and give your pearly whites a good going over, then rinse with mouthwash. But mouthwash all by itself won't do a thing.
2006-08-02 01:37:31 · answer #2 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The chemicals in the mouthwash will dry out your mouth and give you bad breath if you use it frequently. The fruity fresh smell is temporary, but afterwards, it defeats the whole purpose of trying to make your breath smell nice. Don't substitute for brushing. You will lose your teeth that way.That bacteria/plaque between your teeth and gums will not only give you bad breath, but it will cause gum problems and tooth decay.
2006-08-02 01:36:52 · answer #3 · answered by TexasSweetie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
mouthwashing is a part of cleaning process. the whole process consists of 3 parts. one part can't replace another as each part has its own purpose
Part1 - flossing - removes things in between teeth where brushing can't reach
Part2 - brushing - general cleaning of teeth
Part3 - mouthwashing - kills germs and remove breath odour
2006-08-02 01:49:20 · answer #4 · answered by PakDin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This question made me want to barf. Nothing replaces brushing. NOTHING. Clean your mouth. Then when it is brushed and flossed, rinse with mouthwash.
Please go now and brush your teeth and floss. Hurry up, I said NOW.
Didn't your mother teach you personal hygiene?
2006-08-02 01:38:57 · answer #5 · answered by lcmcpa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, cause mouth wash is like breath fresher. And tooth brush can go through the inner part of your mouth and cleans your tooth better.
2006-08-02 01:42:13 · answer #6 · answered by wingz19 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope. u can use it, just b sure 2 brush 2 times a day
2006-08-02 01:34:49 · answer #7 · answered by twilightxxlove 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No Way! That is disgusting. You have to floss and brush to get full benefits.
2006-08-02 01:34:37 · answer #8 · answered by pixles 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Brushing is important as well as flossing.
2006-08-02 01:36:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it won't remove particles between your teeth or plaque. Plus, your gums need to be massaged.
2006-08-02 01:33:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋