Mouthwash Without Alcohol

Using mouthwash is a common practice to maintain oral hygiene. Mouthwash helps to kill bacteria in the mouth, and get rid of bad breath. Mouthwash also comes in very handy, in situations where it is not possible to brush your teeth. Like one can carry a small bottle of mouthwash, and rinse their mouth after a meal in a restaurant. Also, mouthwash is helpful to people who are allergic to mint, to maintain a good breath. Though, mouthwash is good for keeping oral hygiene and maintaining dental health, most of them contain alcohol, which do more harm than good in the long run. But, now there are many milder mouthwash without alcohol products available, which can be replaced with the usually used mouthwash containing alcohol. Here, are some product reviews of non-alcohol mouthwash and home remedies to create all natural mouthwash.

Side Effects

Before we start looking at the various products and remedies, here are some dangers of mouthwash products which contain alcohol.

• They can increase the risk of cancer, as ethanol in mouthwash allow cancer causing substances which permeate the lining of the mouth.
• Many mainstream mouthwash cause side effects like dental erosion and accidental poisoning in children.
• Alcohol based and strong flavored mouthwash can cause coughing.
• They tend to cause dry mouth.

Products

Mouthwash containing alcohol has been used for a long time, so now that you know their dangers and want to buy a safer product, it is still important that you check the label of any non-alcohol antibacterial mouthwash product. As, these products talking about alcohol free might contain some other harsh chemicals, hence stick to milder and more herbal products to avoid any side effects.

BriteSmile mouthwash is a clear and alcohol free product, which is mild and has a mint flavor. Binaca can be used for children over 6 years and by adults. This product is alcohol free and but still contains other chemicals, and hence should not be swallowed. Eco-dent mouthwash products seem to be even more milder, and come in good flavors. Eco-dent Ultimate Essential Mouthwash - Spicy Cool Cinnamon, can be used by adults and children over 2. Another good product is Oral Care, NutriSmile Mouthwash which is from Jason Natural. This product is healthy and contains certified organic tea tree oil, aloe vera gel which soothes and heals gums. It also contains perilla seed extract, mint, clove and cinnamon.

Natural Mouthwash Remedies

Here, are some all natural home remedies of antiseptic mouthwash that don't contain alcohol, and you can prepare at home.

Light Lemon Mouthwash: In half glass of water add 1 spoon of vegetable glycerin, 1 teaspoon of aloe gel, and 5 drops of lemon essential oil. Swish everything well so that all the ingredients get mixed together, and then use them to rinse your mouth.

Tea Tree Oil Mouthwash: Tea tree oil is a powerful antibiotic, and one of the best all natural antiseptic mouthwash. To make mouthwash using tea tree oil, take half glass of warm water add a pinch of myrrh tincture, 4 drops of tea tree essential oil and 2-3 drops of lemon essential oil, mix everything well and gargle.

Fresh Mint Mouthwash: Take half glass of warm water, add a spoon of vegetable glycerin, and 1 teaspoon of aloe gel and 5-7 drops of peppermint essential oil. Mix everything well, and rinse your mouth with the solution.

These were the dangers of mouthwash containing alcohol. So, avoid using mouthwash which contains alcohol. You can use mild alcohol free mouthwash for dental care, but to be on a complete safe side you can maintain good oral hygiene by brushing your teeth twice a day and use the above home remedies to make all natural mouthwash without any alcohol.