Mouthwash: Using too much increases the risk of mouth and throat cancer

Rinsing with mouthwash several times each day would increase the risk of mouth and throat cancer.

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From an early age we are taught that one proper oral hygiene is important for mouth health. So we brush our teeth several times a day and there are also those who, for greater freshness and a cleaner feeling, use immediately after the mouthwash. But is it really necessary? According to a new research no, and indeed carry out rinse with mouthwash every day several times would increase the risk of mouth and throat cancer.

The study, carried out by the University of Glasgow Dental School and published in Oral Oncology, aimed to analyze a series of researches already carried out on the oral hygiene of about 2 thousand people with mouth cancer and as many healthy in 9 different countries. In reality the greatest risks were found in those who had poor oral hygiene and perhaps instead of brushing their teeth several times and correctly during the day they used mouthwash (often alcohol-based) as a quick alternative to toothbrush and toothpaste.

It may also be that those who use too much mouthwash in this way try to mask the smell of smoke and alcohol and in reality they would be the latter. incorrect habits to cause the greatest risk of these pathologies. The fact is that David Conway principal author of the research stated: “I would not recommend the routine use of mouthwash, period. There are occasions or conditions for which a dentist can prescribe it, for example in the case of low salivation due to the intake of certain drugs. But for me, all you need to do is brush your teeth frequently with a fluoride toothpaste and have a regular check-up at the dentist. "

Better then leave the mouthwashes on the shelves unless your dentist recommends them and, if necessary, carry out rinses with natural solutions like the ones we propose in this article: DIY mouthwash, 5 recipes. And if you are not very convinced even of the healthiness of toothpastes (fluoride) you can also prepare those at home following our recipes.

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