I'm under the impression that when you use mouthwash and it stings, that's the same process as putting hydrogen peroxide on a cut and it stings. If it doesn't sting, how can it be working?
And if that's not what's happening, why does it sting?
2007-07-09 07:03:49 · 3 answers · asked by Glenn S 2 in Health ➔ Dental
Lots of alcohol causes the stinging. Try the Crest Pro Care it doesn't have alcohol in it.
2007-07-09 07:11:18 · answer #1 · answered by nancy s 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It stings because the technique in bacterial removal. It works just like toothpaste although its in liquid form so it kills bacteria throughout your whole mouth since you're not going to rub toothpaste on your tongue. Since this alcohol form cleanser is an easy accesable liquid it is common in mouthwash ... but stings. There are other alternative ingredients that do not sting but still work!
2007-07-09 14:51:45 · answer #2 · answered by Shhhh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HELLO,
EVERY TYPE OF LISTERINE CONTAINS ALCOHOL WHICH CAUSES THE STING.
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE ON A CUT DOES NOT STING ANYWHERE AS MUCH AS PUTTING ALCOHOL ON THE CUT. IT BUBBLES AS IT COMES INTO CONTACT WITH TISSUES.
2007-07-09 14:16:56 · answer #3 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋