Question 1

how come many mouthwashes use alcohol?

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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 2

can alcohol be used as a mouthwash?

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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 3

could there be a benefit of alcohol in mouthwash?

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

Question 4

what is a recommended non alcohol based mouthwash?

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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 5

i prefer the new mouthwashes that don't use alcohol, are they just as effective?

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Possibly...: But good dental hygiene consists of flossing and brushing with an effective dentifrice.And the use of a mouthwash is not an effective substitute and probably not much of  a supplement either. Furthermore, the long-term effects of alcohol-containing mouthwash has been the subject of concern over recent years expressed by the maxillofacial college .  I think your preference is an excellent idea.

Question 6

is there alcohol in scope mouthwash?

Accepted Answer

Mouthwash: Scope like many mouthwashes may have alcohol as a component some up to 23 %.  There are mouthwashes available with out alcohol such as biotene , or ones that say they are alcohol free.

Question 7

can scope mouthwash contain alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Most mouthwashes contain alcohol.  Some contain more than others.  Alcohol has a slight disinfectant ability but it is there as a solvent.  Scope will contain alcohol unless noted as alcohol free.  There are several mouthwashes that do not contain alcohol, like crest prohealth.

Question 8

should i add water in an alcohol-free mouthwash or is it better undiluted?

Accepted Answer

Follow directions: As with all medications, you should follow the directions provided by the prescriber or manufacturer. If it calls for dilution, do so according to the directions on the package.

Question 9

i swallowed a little bit of alcohol mouthwash will i die or will i be okay?

Accepted Answer

: The alcohol used in mouthwash is the same as that is used in alcoholic beverages people consume on a regular basis. I would not waste any energy worrying about this level of ethyl alcohol exposure. There are other types of alcohol (methanol) that are deadly, but this is not considered so unless you consume mass quantities.

Question 10

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.

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