Recommended use is 20ml twice a day. Although they recommend using after brushing, I would advise using it at a separate time of day. The saliva replacement enzymes are natural, and encourage you to produce more of your own saliva, which is key to managing bad breath. Drinking water frequently during the day (rather than sugary drinks or tea and coffee) helps to boost saliva production. Vitamin C

How does The Breath Co Oral Rinse taste: The mild mint is light, but I did find it affected the taste of food and drink for about an hour after use. The ice mint is stronger, but not overpowering and had much less impact on taste after use.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. Don’t forget your tongue! Bacteria love your tongue. It’s fuzzy and warm and damp and a great place for bacteria to be. Invest in a tongue scraper. A mouthwash that treats the root causes of bad breath (not just mask it) should contain one or more of the following types of ingredient:

Katz didn’t want to just mask the problem, he wanted to discover its cause and put a complete stop to it. Being a bacteriologist helped him do this. In this category we have chosen Colgate Plax Soft Mint. It works in a very similar way to Crest in that it contains the antibacterial agent cetylpyridinium chloride which inhibits the growth of bacteria that cause bad breath and gum disease. Its mild, alcohol free formulation makes it a great choice for anyone with a sensitive mouth who wants to maintain fresh breath. Because it’s unflavoured, it is also suitable for anyone with a mint sensitivity or who is using homeopathic remedies. CloSYS Oral Rinse ingredients Zinc is used in mouthwashes to neutralise bad breath. Taking it as a supplement may also help, as well as boosting your immune system. Fennel Seeds Dagli N, et al. (2015). Essential oils, their therapeutic properties, and implication in dentistry: A review.

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Bad breath. If your main concern is bad breath, using a cosmetic mouthwash on the go during the day may be sufficient for increasing your confidence during that important afternoon meeting. Many users see Biotène as a miracle cure. There are other options for treating dry mouth but though they may seem cheaper, the bottle sizes are much smaller. What ingredients does Biotène Mouthwash contain? The effectiveness of its main antibacterial ingredient (benzoic acid) has been called into question Each of our carefully selected mouthwashes caters for a range of other oral health needs. These include dry mouth, the need for a non fluoride product, the desire for a purely natural product, etc. The recommended dose is half a capful – which I measured to be 10ml. Using this twice daily, that’s a 25 day supply in a 500ml bottle. There are also 100ml and 1l bottles available. The cost per rinse works out at 4p – one of the best value options out there.