Which is the best mouth wash available in India, I heard some mouth washes which contain alcohol leads to oral cancer, Presently I'm using listerine.

Question

All Mouthwashes have nearly similar ingredients. Only the wrong brushing technique that we follow harms our teeth and gums. So consult your dentist, learn proper brushing technique, Brush your teeth twice a day, up & down short vertical strokes, with ultra-soft bristles, indicator brush to protect your teeth and gums from plaque and calculus. Floss your teeth inter dentally once a day. Tooth brush to be changed every 2 months. Consume a healthy diet rich in vegetables and lean protein. Reduce your intake of sugary foods and beverages. Gargle your mouth thoroughly after every meal. Drink plenty of fluoridated tap water. Drink not consume alcohol drinks. Don?t smoke.

Yasmin Asma Zohara · Accepted Answer

All Mouthwashes have nearly similar ingredients. Only the wrong brushing technique that we follow harms our teeth and gums. So consult your dentist, learn proper brushing technique, Brush your teeth twice a day, up & down short vertical strokes, with ultra-soft bristles, indicator brush to protect your teeth and gums from plaque and calculus. Floss your teeth inter dentally once a day. Tooth brush to be changed every 2 months. Consume a healthy diet rich in vegetables and lean protein. Reduce your intake of sugary foods and beverages. Gargle your mouth thoroughly after every meal. Drink plenty of fluoridated tap water. Drink not consume alcohol drinks. Don?t smoke.

Nirav Patel · Answer

Do not worry about that. There is no relation between mouth wash and cancer. Just use it. It is always advisable to use mouth wash. Listerine and colgate r good brands for daily use.

Isha Malhotra · Answer

Its a good mouthwash. Continue using the same.

Maj. Gen Mahesh Chander Vsm (Retd) · Answer

Most of them don't have alcohol they r chlorehexadine or iodine based , excessive use of every thing may b bad