cuz some of those mouthwashes are really strng and burn after a while....
2007-01-13 02:20:57 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
The reason they burn is either a high alcohol content or excessive flavorings like mint or cinnamon to try and cover up bad breath. Diluting it really does not help oral health, it only reduces the amount of burn.
Over time, alcohol in mouthwashes can lead to more problems in your mouth, including oral sores. Some people believe that it can directly cause cancer but results are inconclusive (see ADA report below). In my opinion alcohol in rinses dries the mouth, can lead to sores and other problems which in turn can then lead to further disease, infection or worse.
2007-01-13 03:14:23 · answer #1 · answered by Pet Bad Breath 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mouthwash is often too strong for me and I dilute it. I also do something else you might want to try. I put mouthwash in a little squirt bottle and squirt it on my toothbrush after I've brushed my teeth and rinsed. Then. I brush my teeth, gums, and tongue this way. It isn't diluted but there's not enough of it at one time to be too strong. It leaves a nice clean feeling.
2007-01-13 02:27:48 · answer #2 · answered by missingora 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it does lose its effectiveness, but I know how much they burn also. Maybe you can "wash" with the diluted solution 2-3 times a day so you will get the same coverage.
2007-01-13 02:38:48 · answer #3 · answered by Bud's Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no but mouthwash cause cancer in the mout you shouldn't use it. I know because my husband is a dentist and he won't let me use it.
2007-01-13 02:38:39 · answer #4 · answered by Gina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think so.... i do it all the time when i use mouthwash otherwise it burns....
2007-01-13 02:32:45 · answer #5 · answered by bjd72003 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmm.. good question!
2007-01-13 11:02:50 · answer #6 · answered by Melissa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋