Bad breath is something that we all get at some time or another. Bad breath isn’t pleasant and can impact our work and social lives if we’re not careful, so anything that solves your bad breath problem is a godsend. Mouthwash can be a wonderful temporary solution for bad breath. Rinsed around your mouth after a mug of coffee or a garlicky meal, mouthwash can work wonders for fresh breath. If you’re going to use mouthwash, which mouthwash is the best for bad breath and why?
Listerine Advanced Antiseptic Mouthwash with Tartar Control, Arctic Mint Flavor – Some people don’t like Listerine, because of the medicine-like aftertaste. I’m a big fan of it though as Listerine mouthwash is powerful, long lasting and really gets to the root of your bad breath problem. Listerine Advanced Mouthwash also helps with controlling tartar as well as bad breath. Plus, it comes in an enormous bottle so it lasts ages. Swish a bit of Listerine mouthwash around your mouth after cleaning your teeth, and you’ll spend the next few hours with beautiful breath. It also has a 12 hour plaque protection effect – great for continual teeth and gum health.
Tom’s of Maine Baking Soda Mouthwash – I still think Tom’s of Maine has the best dental hygiene products on the market. Tom’s of Maine mouthwash is natural, 100% preservative free, and tastes like peppermint. There’s also no nasty aftertaste to have to walk around with, and it immediately makes your bad breath go away. Use Tom’s of Maine mouthwash before you leave the house in the morning and again after lunch, and you’ll notice people moving towards you when they speak rather than moving further away. It’s alcohol-free and includes aloe vera, vitamin C and witch hazel for all around good dental health.
Dr. Ken’s All Natural Maximum Care Mouthwash – Like the label says, Dr. Ken’s All Natural Maximum Care Mouthwash has all natural ingredients, so no harsh chemicals to damage your teeth or leave a bad taste in your mouth. Dr. Ken’s mouthwash tastes like spearmint. All you have to do is rinse it around your mouth for thirty seconds and spit. This mouthwash will leave your mouth feeling icy fresh and clean. It also includes green tea in its ingredients, proven by many medical studies to be excellent for dental health. Don’t forget, you can also gargle with mouthwash, which sends a stream of mint to the back of your throat and down. This will make your breath smell fresh even longer.
Biotene Mouthwash – People forget about Biotene, as it’s one of the cheaper mouthwashes and is in such an unassuming bottle. Biotene mouthwash, though, has been zapping bad breath for years and it’s still on the market for a reason. One thing I love about Biotene is, because it’s alcohol-free, it doesn’t burn when you use it, so you can use it as often as you like. It’s excellent for bad breath problems as it immediately goes to work killing bacteria in your mouth, while giving you fresh breath too.
Smart Mouth Alcohol-Free Mouthwash, Mint Flavor – Some people like to make sure their mouthwash is alcohol-free. This is especially true for alcoholics, who shouldn’t be using anything with alcohol in it. Smart Mouth mouthwash is a another milder mouthwash, not having the alcohol in it, but is just as effective as some of the stronger ones. Smart Mouth mouthwash has a mild mint flavor that tastes very nice. It will also give your mouth and teeth a lovely minty coating, to give you a few hours of fresh breath and worry-free conversation. SmartMouth is also very nifty as it comes in two pump bottles. You have to mix the mouthwash from each bottle together before using it, but it’s precisely because it’s freshly mixed that makes it so powerful.
Whichever mouthwash you use, make sure you also clean your teeth before you use it. All a mouthwash does is mask any bad breath you might have. Something it cannot do if your teeth are not clean and the underlying problems of bad breath have not been dealt with. Don’t forget though, if you continually struggle with bad breath, it’s probably time to visit your dentist to get to the root of the problem.
