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by Wildsmile
Inculcating the habit of dental hygiene at an early age brings great benefits to children's oral health, as it helps to prevent oral diseases such as caries and gingivitis.
The use of mouthwash is a great ally in maintaining a healthy mouth in the long term. In this article, we will tell you everything you need to know about children's mouthwashes.
Types of children's mouthwashes
Mouthwashes for children help to achieve a very complete hygiene of teeth and gums, which greatly reduces the appearance of cavities and other oral diseases. That is why it is important for parents to know what products they can use to protect their children's oral health. There are 2 kinds of children's mouthwashes, each with specific characteristics:
Pre-brushing mouthwash
This kind of mouthwash is very useful for children to instil a thorough cleaning of all their teeth, as they stain all their teeth blue, so they will spend more time brushing to completely remove the colour from their teeth.
Post-brushing mouthwash
These types of mouthwash have an anti-caries effect, as they contain the exact amount of fluoride recommended for children. The use of adult mouthwashes on children is harmful to their health, as they contain more fluoride, leading to fluorosis, i.e. a change in the pigmentation of the teeth, such as white or brown stains due to exposure to inadequate doses of fluoride.
From what age can children's mouthwashes be used?
Most paediatric dentists recommend the use of mouthwash when the child is able to control the swallowing reflex, which is usually around 6 years of age. It is important to know that mouthwash for children is only a complement to improve dental hygiene, but in no case does it replace conventional brushing.
How to use children's mouthwash
As we have already said, mouthwashes for children should only be used when the child is ready to rinse his or her mouth without swallowing any amount of liquid. Here are some tips for the correct use of children's mouthwash.
- - Children's mouthwashes should be used about 30 minutes after brushing
- - The child should rinse their mouth for about one minute and spit out the liquid
- - The recommended use is once a day in the evening
- - Make sure that after brushing and rinsing at night, food and drinks are not ingested until the following day.
In past articles in our blog we have talked about TYPES OF TOOTHPASTE,, BABY BOTTLE TOOTH DECAY, ORTHODONTICS AND THE MOST IMPORTANT DENTAL TREATMENTS FOR CHILDREN, ORAL HEALTH, etc. But we haven't had the opportunity to talk about children's mouthwashes, which are a great tool to protect children's dental health. If you have any doubts about children's dental health, don't hesitate to visit your paediatric dentist.
If you have any questions about children's dental health, don't hesitate to consult your paediatric dentist, remember you can book your appointment from our website. Find your nearest clinic by CLICKING HERE.
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