Colgate FluoriGard Daily Rinse Mouthwash 400ml (Alcohol-Free)| Clinically Proven Cavity Protection & Tooth Decay Prevention| Fluoride Formula for Strong, Healthy Teeth & Smiles.

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If using a fluoride mouthwash, don't eat or drink for 30 minutes after use. This lets the fluoride have maximum effect protecting against dental decay. Unsure whether to use mouthwash before or after brushing? Unless specifically directed by your dentist, the answer is neither. That is to say, you won't get much benefit from using mouthwash before you brush, and if you use it straight after brushing, it will wash away the beneficial ingredients in your fluoride toothpaste. Using these strong mouth rinses for over four weeks can cause teeth staining, especially if you drink a lot of coffee, tea, or red wine. The staining won't be permanent – it can be cleaned by a hygienist – but it's worth taking steps to avoid it if possible. For this reason, we don't have a product to recommend as the ‘best whitening mouthwash'. If you want to noticeably whiten your teeth, you can start by switching to whitening toothpaste, or try a more effective whitening method instead.

Well, whatever your questions, we have the answers in this comprehensive guide to mouthwash. You can read about: Even if you use a fluoride mouthwash, the concentration is much lower than most toothpastes for adults– around 100-250 ppm compared to 1,350 – 1,500 ppm. Choosing a fluoride mouthwash means you get extra tooth enamel protection – one of the main benefits of using a daily mouth rinse. However, for people who prefer a natural mouthwash, there are plenty of fluoride-free mouthwashes available in the UK as well. Read and carefully follow all Instructions for Use on the label of your Fluorigard product. Ask your dentist or call the product manufacturer if you do not understand these instructions.Many brands include a teeth whitening mouthwash in their range, containing hydrogen peroxide or another whitening agent. Hydrogen peroxide is the same ingredient used in professional whitening treatments, but its concentration in whitening mouthwashes is so low its effects are minimal. Joint Formulary Committee. British National Formulary(online) London: BMJ Group and Pharmaceutical Press [Accessed on 13.11.14]. Paediatric Formulary Committee. BNF for Children (online) London: BMJ Group, Pharmaceutical Press, and RCPCH Publications [Accessed on 13.11.14]. Cetylpyridinium chloride isan antiseptic and works to kill the oral bacteria i n dental plaque, disrupting its formation on and around the teeth. It has also been shown to inhibit the growth of gum disease-causing oral bacteria. Summary of Product Characteristics: Fluoraday tablets 2.2mg. Dental Health Products Ltd. Revised September 2007

Corsodyl's antibacterial mouthwash is also available in an alcohol-free version. Both varieties are fluoride-free.For patients 6 years and over use Colgate® FluoriGard Daily Rinse once a day rinsing with 5-10 ml around the mouth for one minute before spitting out. Advice to patients according to ‘Delivering better oral health’ guidance document states ‘rinsing with water, mouthwashes or mouth rinses (including fluoride rinses) immediately after toothbrushing will wash away the concentrated fluoride in the remaining toothpaste, thus diluting it and reducing its preventive effects. For this reason rinsing after toothbrushing should be discouraged. 1

Of course, you’ll also need some toothpaste. We have a range of options, including regular toothpaste. We also offer specialist and gum health toothpaste for those who require some dedicated support in their routine. Sodium fluoride tablets should not be taken when the fluoride content of the water is greater than 700 micrograms / litre fluoride ion. Probably the most common reason for using mouthwash is to target bad breath. Pretty much all mouth rinses counteract bad breath whether by covering it up with a minty smell or by fighting the bacteria in the mouth that cause bad breath. Summary of Product Characteristics: Endekay Daily Fluoride Mouthrinse. Manx Pharma Ltd. October 2014.

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Do be aware that Corsodyl Treatment mouthwash and other antiseptic mouthwash brands containing chlorhexidine should only be used for short-term treatment of gum disease. You should follow the instructions given on the label of your product or use it as advised by your dentist. Yes, Colgate® FluoriGard Daily Rinse is available on the Dental Practitioners' Formulary as sodium fluoride mouth wash 0.05%. Colgate® FluoriGard Daily Rinse is also available in supermarkets and pharmacies. The tablets should be administered at a different time of the day to tooth brushing. Only a smear of toothpaste should be used to brush the teeth. Contraindications Neonates, infants born prematurely, those with low birth weight, those with an unstable gastrointestinal function or who have serious illnesses may require special consideration. For any infant, if a drug is prescribed to the nursing mother, it should be at the lowest practical dose and for the shortest time. When drug administration is unavoidable and breastfeeding is to continue, minimisation of exposure of the infant to the drug may sometimes be achieved by timing the maternal doses to just after a feeding episode. Infants exposed to drugs via breast milk should be monitored for unusual signs or symptoms. Interactions between the drug received by the infant from the mother's milk and medication prescribed for the infant should also be considered, for example, when the drug given to the infant may prevent metabolism of the drug received via breast milk. Also worth considering is the range of mouthwashes from The Breath Co, none of which contain fluoride or alcohol.