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Toothpaste/Mouthwash Recommendations...
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I'm kinda not digging on my current Toothpaste/Mouthwash combo. I'm using Dr. Katz's Therabreath and my mouth just generally doesn't feel clean. What does Penny Arcade recommend? And yes, I do have a nice tongue scraper.
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I always thought mouthwashes with alcohol in them tended to dry out your mouth and aren't all that great for fighting bad breath.
The only strike I'd say against Listerine besides the burning, is that it has a tendency to dry out your mouth and screw with your taste a bit after using it. So if you have a sensitive mouth, I'd recommend then Crest's new line of Mouthwashes (they make one specifically for nighttime use that's pretty nice and not as harsh as Listerine), they work pretty darn well as well.
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For sensitive mouths yes, or if you have trouble producing Saliva, then yes, Listerine is not a good choice as the high alchohol percentage (something like 20-25%) can dry out the mouth more readily than others.
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Aye then Listerine is probably your best bet, you don't have to spring for their total protection line then.
They actually make a citrus flavored wash now that has a little less alchohol that I found actually tastes pretty decent and doesn't burn as much. You could give that a spin.
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My wife prefers the toothpaste with baking soda mixed in. It seems more abrasive, I guess?
Personally, the only time I ever noticed a significant change was when I switched from a plain toothbrush to an electric one. Just a cheapy $10 one, but it actually made my teeth feel "dentist smooth," like right after a cleaning. Great for my gums, too.
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oooo, try looking further down in the "Inactive/Inert Ingredients" list, it's always posted there followed usually by a percentage.
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This may be slightly off-topic but this more than anything has gotten my dentists' lecturing down to a minimum.
For straight up breath freshening I recommend gum but I have never had much of a breath problem.
Some say that hydroperoxide will whitened your teeth over time. It's also a good antibacterial/disinfectant agent.
A lot of people will probably disagree with me. So, please google and decide for yourself on both the effectiveness and safety if you want to go down this path. If fact, also consult your dentist before hand too. Also, never swallow it and read the directions and information on the label.
Also, you didnt mention flossing. You should be flossing. It will also really improve your breath!
If you floss once a day, and brush 2-3 times a day and include your tongue, roof of mouth and gums you should be good to go without mouth wash. If you are using mouth wash though, i'd suggest simply going with the flavor you like the most that doesn't leave your mouth feeling uncomfortable afterwards.
I personally use crest whitening paste and the green listerine.
I had a bad experience with Crest pro-health mouthwash: it left brown spots on my teeth that took a few weeks to go away after I stopped using it. This doesn't seem happen to everyone, but my internet research revealed that it's not just me, either.
If you're really worried about your breath, find a toothpaste that doesn't contain sodium lauryl sulfate. It's in virtually all of the regular brand toothpastes, and it's what makes the toothpaste foam when you brush. It's all marketing - the foam doesn't make it clean any better, and it does dry your mouth out. I know Tom's of Maine has a few lines that are SLS free.
And, yes, floss.
Regarding flossing. I'll admit I almost never flossed until I discovered a water pik. Basically it's a little motorized pump with a fine spigot head that blasts a concentrated stream of water between your teeth and gums. From what my dentist told me and from personal experience, she basically said it comes about 90% close to replicating flossing itself.
I love it because I hated the sensation of the twine between my gums (and the inevitable bleeding that came after it since I did it so infrequently) so the water pik was definitely a welcome choice. Plus it allows you to load it with whatever mouthwash you want so you can ensure it getting between your teeth and gums.
Like I said, it's not required if you floss regularly, but if you're having trouble regularly flossing like I do, a water pik is worth a look at least, and they're not too expensive either, you can usually find one at Target or Wal-mart depending on where you live.
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I'm not sure how it compares to the traditional toothpaste and mouthwash though.