Lorna Clarke BSc Pod, MChS, HPC Registered
Chiropodist &
Podiatrist Clinic & Home Visits Tel: 07976 666 003
Therapy Centre, Dunblane
Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
CLIFF WICKS MSc (Acupuncture), MBAcC MRCHM
SKIN CONDITIONS CLINIC
For free advice on how complementary therapies use a holistic approach to skin relief, contact me at the Therapy Centre
Acne, Dermatitis, Eczema, Psoriasis & Rosacea
Herbal tablets, teas & creams are available
For A Free Initial Assessment CONTACT 01786 825 900
The Therapy Centre 5-7 Springfi eld Terrace, Dunblane
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Wash Your Mouth Out!
Opinion is a divided even among members of the dental profession about the usefulness of mouthwash. Gum disease begins with plaque. This is a fi lm of very sticky bacteria on the teeth which, if not removed, causes gum disease. Because it is so sticky plaque can only be removed from teeth with a brush or dental fl oss. Mouthwash can never replace good brushing.
A study in The Journal of Clinical Dentistry this year found antiseptic mouthwash used twice a day reduced the build-up of plaque and gum disease over a six month period. Mouthwash makes teeth ‘more slippy’ so the sticky plaque fi nds it diffi cult to adhere, which in turn means your mouth feels fresher for longer.
Bad breath (halitosis) is caused when excess bacteria emit excess gas. Pockets of bacteria can lurk around fi llings, ill-fi tting crowns and impacted wisdom teeth. Halitosis requires treatment
from a dentist or hygienist
but a mouthwash can help. Use one with ingredients such as chlorine dioxide, which kills the volatile sulphur compounds that cause foul odour.
Many mouth washes contain alcohol, which has been linked to oral cancers in some studies. Alcohol can exacerbate bad breath because of its drying properties, and because it is quite harsh it may also cause stinging. Most dentists and hygienists agree that if you use mouthwash it should be alcohol-free.
Finally, most of us don’t hold mouthwash in our mouths long enough for it to work. The optimal time is 30-60 seconds.
As part of a good dental hygiene routine mouthwashes are helpful but they will never replace the mechanical action of a toothbrush and fl oss for getting teeth and gums really clean.
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