The healthy children with good oral health who recorded in dental examination the existence of permanent incisors and first permanent molarsand no decay on the buccal surface of examined teeth were included in this study. However, children with physical and mental disabilities, sensitivity to one of the research materials, children who took antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and oral rinses for at least four weeks before this study, or who underwent a preventive program during the past three months before the start of this study were excluded. Similar to your gut, your mouth contains thousands of different types of bacteria, many of them potentially harmful. Like brushing and flossing our teeth, using a mouthwash can help bring down the level of destructive bacteria in your mouth. Dysbiosis of oral microbiome play an integral role in periodontitis. Bacterial balance is an important aspect of host defence. Mechanical debridement alone is insufficient to manage many cases. Probiotics are a novel adjunctive strategy, but the beneficial effects of probiotics in the management of moderate periodontitis have not been evaluated before. The objective of the present study was to assess the efficacy of probiotic mouth rinse of Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Bifidobacterium longum and Saccharomyces boulardii as an adjunct to mechanical debridement in grade II periodontitis. The study also evaluated change in salivary pH and IgA in both groups.

So what are you waiting for? Make up a batch of homemade probiotic toothpaste and turn your toothbrush into a magic wand! Most probiotics nonetheless are as has been discussed, vegan-friendly, and most others, gluten-free. Perhaps you also want something that is fluoride-free. Well, most probiotics are.

While long promoted as a necessary part of a good dental hygiene routine, conventional mouthwash is actually bad for you. It’s often filled with harsh chemicals and ingredients that disrupt the oral microbiome and dry the mouth, causing bad breath and leaving you more susceptible to cavities, mouth ulcers, and even oral cancer. We have tweaked our Moothwash formula to ensure it leaves you feeling even fresher! We now include Spearmint for its lovely taste and Menthol for after-feel and freshness. The Cocamidopropyl Betaine allows for a more pleasant sensation. In all, we have gone for a mintier, fresher blend. These bacteria can be isolated from the subgingival plaque in individuals with gingivitis or periodontitis, and the saliva and the dorsum of the tongue in healthy individuals. Several microorganisms recovered from periodontal lesions of gingivitis and periodontitis can produce large amounts of VSCs. Odour outcomes are significantly correlated with total counts of bacteria and the diversity of each type. As desquamating epithelial cells and remnants are available, putrefaction occurs. During the process of bacterial putrefaction, however, compounds other than sulphur compounds are also formed. Peptides are hydrolysed to amino acids, which can be metabolized further to amines or polyamines. The researchers concluded that halitosis is a result of multifaceted interactions between diverse species of bacteria [ 34].

Alcohol was put in mouthwash to help the other ingredients dissolve, and alcohol can kill bacteria in the mouth. Depending on the brand of mouthwash you use, it can contain no alcohol or over 25% alcohol. I wouldn’t recommend alcohol mouthwash for a young child because each time you use it, you swallow a little. Also, people with sores in their mouth might find that mouthwashes with alcohol sting, so they’ll want to avoid them for that reason. The present study supports the use of probiotic mouthwash as an adjunct to mechanical therapy for the management of stage II periodontitis. You will like that most probiotic toothpastes come vegan-friendly. The ingredients used in manufacturing them ensure that they can be used by everyone, children included. Why not anyway? Afterall, they are meant to boost your oral and general health!

What do mouthwashes do for us?

Materials and methods: The present study was a triple-blind randomized controlled trial with two parallel groups (A and B), which included 30 healthy children. Each group included 15 children aged between eight and 10 years from Dar Al-Rahma Orphanage in Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic. Group A used 10 ml of probiotic mouthwash (ProbioClean) and group B used 10 ml of fluoride mouthwash (Colgate) for 60 seconds for 30 days. Turesky Modified Quigley-Hein (TMQH) plaque index was used in this study to record the values of plaque accumulation on days seven, 14, and 30.