Question 1

what is a recommended non alcohol based mouthwash?

Accepted Answer

Lots: I have no financial interest in these companies, but crest pro health is a line of non-alcohol based rinses.  Listerine will also have one, but you need to read because there are many with alchohol.

Question 2

alcohol or non alcohol based mouthwash for bad breath?

Accepted Answer

Either: Both types of mouthwash are going to have agents in them that will kill bacteria that tend to cause bad breath.  If you are aware of halitosis, be sure to brush your tongue well, especially toward the back.  This is a common source for bad breath.  Also be sure to get your teeth cleaned at the dentist if it has been a while.  Mouthwash helps, but often just covers up the real problem.

Question 3

please tell me, are there any antiseptic mouthwashes that utilize non-harmful alternatives to alcohol-based mouthwashes?

Accepted Answer

Mouthwash: Yes there are many herbal and supplement mouthwash available. Many include natural ingredients like peppermint and spearmint, some contain antioxidants as well.

Question 4

is a fluoride rinse a good subsitute for alcohol based mouthwash like listerine ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A fluoridated rinse is always preferred for its anti cavity and  slightly antibacterial effects. Crest pro health and listerine zero are alcohol free so they are less drying to your oral tissues.

Question 5

can alcohol-based mouthwashes cause gum irritation or soreness? if so, what's the best way to relieve the soreness aside from discontinuing the mouthwash?

Accepted Answer

Dentist: Start with your dentist first for an exam as I suspect there might be some inflammation/ irritation at baseline that gets worse with the use of mouthwash. Once gum conditions are ruled out, a variety of options, including non alcohol based mouth rinses, can be tried.

Question 6

is alcohol based mouth wash bad?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Alcohol based mouthwash is not bad. However, it would be bad for an alcoholic or a child to use, in case of ingestion.

Question 7

would the contents of alcohol based mouth wash, like listerine, kill off any potential sperm in your mouth after oral?

Accepted Answer

Probably : Sperm can live a few days in the proper environment, but between swallowing, rinsing (with or without mouthwash) and spitting, one would not expect any to remain in the mouth very long, or survive, for that matter.

Question 8

how come many mouthwashes use alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Killing germs: Many mouth rinses do contain alcohol but not more are coming out without alcohol so you have options. Make sure you check labels and ask your dentist for correct mouth rinse.

Question 9

can alcohol be used as a mouthwash?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but: Many commercial mouthwashes have alcohol as an active agent because of its antibacterial action.   Alcohol has traditionally been used in medicine to surface sterilize tissue.  In the mouth, however, it can  desiccate the  oral mucosa which can be harmful as well as kill good bacteria in the mouth.  Most dentist today do not recommend alcohol containing mouthwashes even to treat infected gums.

Question 10

could there be a benefit of alcohol in mouthwash?

Accepted Answer

Antibacterial: Mouthwashes tend to be formulated to help reduce bacterial counts which in turn will help with inflammed tissues.

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