Best mouthwashes according to redditors
We found 135 Reddit comments discussing the best mouthwashes. We ranked the 75 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 135 Reddit comments discussing the best mouthwashes. We ranked the 75 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Yup. I have this on subscribe and save. I love it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ET76AI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
As a follow up question, what mouthwash, if any? I'd heard that this was the recommended one: http://www.amazon.com/ACT-Anticavity-Fluoride-Mouthwash-18-Ounce/dp/B001349SQ4
Try this
To those in this thread with tonsil stones, please do yourself (and everyone who has to be near your mouth) a favor and buy this mouth wash. Works wonders - haven't seen a tonsil stone in weeks, and I used to get them every few days.
Your bad breath could have a few causes.
Dry mouth from slight dehydration or from ketones because you're dipping into ketosis between meals. Drink more water firstly and I think gum or sugar free mints are fine - sometimes we over think things and get lost in the details.
I highly recommend a tongue scraper for general oral hygiene and maybe give this mouthwash
and toothpaste a try. Something like this may be helpful for dry mouth that comes along with fasting/ketone breath.
Here ya go. I also like the toothpaste, I pair it with Sensodyne with Novamin from the UK.
It's a Listerine Ready Tab.
https://www.amazon.com/Listerine-Chewable-Tablets-Revolutionary-Mouthwash/dp/B07JGC4CCX
Be careful with Listerine.
Many of their mouthwash contain Phosphoric acid, Citric acid, or Benzoic acid. Generally speaking you do not want to use ANY mouthwash that contains ANY type of acid. ACID is the death of your teeth. Avoid mouthwash that has acid in it.
If you go to Target or Walmart you'll have to DIG to find a mouthwash that doesn't have acid in it.
I'm sure there are others out there that are good, but I haven't taken the time to read through ingredients and do any testing. However I do know that Therabreath is the only non-prescription mouthwash I've found that contains ClO2 (Chlorine dioxide, essential for killing germs and bacteria). Again DO NOT SWALLOW THIS SHIT, it's good for your mouth and teeth and terrible, absolutely terrible for the rest of you.
Bought it, it sucked. The bottle wasn't THAT hard to pour out. I got MUCH MUCH MUCH better results with this shit than I did with smartmouth. Smartmouth is definitely not worth the money.
Stop it with the hydrogen peroxide. It'll disinfect but slow the healing process. Actually you may want to gargle with saltwater. That apparently expedites the healing process. Also get yourself some of this at the drugstore:
Orajel Antiseptic Mouth Sore Rinse, 16 Fluid Oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001GBH0HI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_XlOEybQ54RRF7
TheraBreath Fresh Breath Oral Rinse, Mild Mint, 16 Ounce Bottle (Pack of 2) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001ET76AI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_4vmZDbZB1ZV6V
When you use it. Make sure to gargle it was well for about 10 to 15 seconds to get the full use of it.
This stuff sucks! I used it for a few months and ended up with a ton of stains on my teeth. Couldn't figure out why until I came across the reviews on Amazon.
I use the same bluebird oil. It is very helpful with my anger and anxiety. I highly doubt it was the cause of your canker sore. It must be a coincidence. Use a good mouth wash and it should clear up in three days.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IRKRK9O/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I had a really bad one before I started using the oil about a month ago. Cleared up in three days with the above rinse.
I agree that Nuleaf is very pricey. Haven't had any bad experience whatsoever so far with Blue Bird to warrant the price of Nuleaf.
I had severe halitosis for years. It was really, really bad.
After years of trying various products and techniques, and figuring out that many toothpastes and mouthwash products can actually make things worse, this is what worked for me:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0017TU2HE/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0017TU2HE&linkCode=as2&tag=pip01-20
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ET7G9E/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001ET7G9E&linkCode=as2&tag=pip01-20
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007ZN5ATQ/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B007ZN5ATQ&linkCode=as2&tag=pip01-20
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000RCLWKI/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000RCLWKI&linkCode=as2&tag=pip01-20
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ET76AI/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001ET76AI&linkCode=as2&tag=pip01-20
Following that regime twice a day has completely solved my problem.
This. Seriously, this mouthwash eliminates my keto breath for as long as an entire day.
Give this a shot: http://amzn.com/B000O3VRTQ
If you are concerned, I'd recommend a good starting point is:
Do it in this order. Your gums might bleed a lot the first few times you do it, but after a few days you should notice a VAST improvement.
Eat only 3 meals a day, and try to avoid all carbohydrate and sugar in between. Cheese and bread, carrot sticks etc, tea coffee, water (without sugar, no juice etc) for snacks are ideal.
Save up for a reputable dentist to make sure you don't have any cavities growing under the surface.
Cant give you any advice regarding dental care in the US, but if you need any more advice, happy to reply to your PM's.
You're gonna have to trust me on this one, but use this: http://amzn.com/B001ET76AI
I tried brushing/flossing/mouthwash, but this is the only thing that works.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J7G0K9O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_akyeAb3T5JVPR
Originally made for cigarette smokers is what I've been told. Works great. Fresh citrus, lemonade or orange, also works great for cigar mouth.
Brush twice a day (once before bed and once AFTER breakfast). Floss at least once (I would say at night, since you’ve eaten all day). Don’t snack throughout the day. Rinse your mouth out with water after meals but NEVER after brushing.
But to answer your bad breath thing, also scrape your tongue. And I hear good things about this:
TheraBreath Fresh Breath Oral Rinse, Mild Mint, 16 Ounce Bottle (Pack of 2) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001ET76AI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_CENHDb8J2WPWQ
Question - I remember getting this based on dentist recommendation - https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00495Q5OW/
Any thoughts on mouthwash in general?
I wanted to make a liquid suspension but i've found that making my own capsules is so much easier. And you can play with the dosage a lot easier if you have a mortar and pestle to mix the stuff.
If you had a good experience with anavar, you can adjust your capsule dosages to replicate it/make it better.
If you really want an oral suspension,
> Unixpro: instead of PEG/Alcohol, you can use this and it will taste muuuuch better.
idk if any of my old thread is useful but i asked if capsules are better or an oral solution, have a look
Wow 140 comments, and no professional advice. Well lets talk about these "mouth ulcers" or "canker sores". Really all of these fall under apthous ulcers. No they arent herpes. Herpes generally strike the keratinzed tissues, such as lip and attached gingival (what you'd call gums and hard palate) while apthous ulcers generally strike soft tissues (such as under the tongue and the cheek). Unfortunately we do not understand the exact mechanism that causes them and therefor its hard to prevent. I see many home remedies here that can help treat the discomfort but be careful with anything with alcohol and peroxide containing rinses because they can actually prolong the problem. Yes there is a bacteriologic component to these ulcers but generally its the bodies response to the bacteria and not the bacteria itself that is the problem. One of the best things that is OTC is Rincinol. No I am not a shill for this product, but it has done wonders for my patients. I know hypochondria is a predisposed condition on Reddit but if you get them frequently or they become large in size (say bigger than a dime) you should talk to your dentist about it because it could be more serious than just stress.
-Source: I am a dentist
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Thanks for the contest!
I know Tom's of Maine is SLS-free, but I don't think it contains Fluoride. So you'd have to follow up brushing with a fluoride rinse (my go-to is the purple Listerine Total Care).
I just did a quick Google search for other SLS-free toothpastes, and supposedly the Verve Ultra toothpaste is good, but I've never heard of it. But this one does have fluoride. Amazon link
I have a bad ulcer on my lip right now and I'm going to rinse with warm salt water tonight after I brush & hope it helps - I'm getting my teeth cleaned tomorrow!
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EDIT: here is the Listerine Total Care I'm talking about. I recommend it to all of my patients no matter what because just about everyone who brushes w/fluoride toothpaste will rinse their mouth out with water afterwards - and wash away all of that fluoride you just coated your teeth with! So by following up with this, you're putting the fluoride back!
Not source talk, no. I use ora sweet to make the combo palatable. Put a little ora plus in the bottle, put in the powder, fill the vial to 3/4 full with ora plus, shake it to get the powder in suspension, fill the remaining area with ora sweet, shake, good to go.
http://www.amazon.com/Ora-Plus-Oral-Suspending-Vehicle-Paddock/dp/B000GGHSQM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451185770&sr=8-1&keywords=ora+plus
http://www.amazon.com/Ora-Sweet-Sugar-Free-Syrup-1Pt/dp/B002BAMHGM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1451185770&sr=8-2&keywords=ora+plus
Anavar is really difficult to keep as a solution considering formaldehyde is the only liquid it’s fully soluble in (and consuming formaldehyde is a big no go). I would recommend 10-20mg/mL in a suspension.
You’re going to need for 10mg/mL:
Put 15mL of Oraplus in your glass bottle
Add your 300mg of Var
Add 1.5 mL of flavoring
Add 13.2 mL of oraplus and shake it all up and now 1mL is 10mg so take .5mL in the morning and at night.
You’re going to need for 20mg/mL:
Put 15mL of Oraplus in your glass bottle
Add your 600mg of Var
Add 1.5 mL of flavoring
Add 12.9 mL of oraplus and shake it all up and now 1mL is 20mg so take .25mL in the morning and at night.
I just started giving it to my husband on saturday. He's very early in the dusease and still has many symptom free days. When he woke up on Sunday, it was a symptom free day. Today is Monday and I haven't seen him yet.
It's too early to say whether its helping, really.
I also gave him about two teaspoons of this in tea
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00QBCRQJ4/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1501529945&sr=8-2&keywords=chrysanthemum+indicum&dpPl=1&dpID=51TnvrgwE1L&ref=plSrch
On the same day. I'm the laaast person to go for herbal woo woo, but a rat study showed this is a powerful anti inflammatory, and unlike NSAIDS, there's no stomach bleeding. It tastes like barley tea.
In the past year I've started having tons of strange symptoms, including alopecia and Sjogren's-like symptoms, which I'm fairly confident are autoimmune, although I was seronegative for everything, including Sjogren's, on an autoimmune panel.
At the beginning, I did have sores in my mouth, and I think that's largely because I was sleeping with my mouth open. Eventually, my mouth was so dry that if it opened at night, the inside of my mouth would hurt and it would wake me up, and I was also worried about tooth decay, gum recession, and vocal damage. Some things that have helped me keep my mouth closed at night are these nasal strips and this sinus rinse a couple hours before bed if I notice a stuffy nose. I used to prop my head up with pillows, although I no longer need to. When my symptoms were worse, I also used this mouthwash. During the day, the dryness was irritating, which just forced me to keep my mouth closed unless I was exercising.
Keep an eye on the teeth and gums around the opening of your mouth. For me, it's mostly the bottom front teeth, and I notice that I just need to make sure I floss often. My singing voice is also declining, but I don't really know what to do about that.
I haven't been able to get anything helpful out of the doctors I've seen, but I've been able to make improvements with diet. I track all of my lifestyle factors closely in a spreadsheet and analyze the data in python. I highly recommend tracking your symptoms, diet, sleep, exercise, supplements, and anything else you think might have an effect. I'm starting a group for people with autoimmune or undiagnosed diseases to talk about what's helped and hurt them, data analysis, doctors, etc. PM me if you're interested, and anyone else who reads this, feel free to PM me as well.
Get this stuff. The whole line of oral health care products is phenomenal.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ET76AI?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01
I was in the same boat. For me, I switched to flower and oil vaping and use mouthwash or something like this + washing my face around my mouth (especially since I have a beard). My wife doesn't partake and hates all smells associated but doesn't mind that I partake now that she doesn't smell it. Good luck, OP
https://www.amazon.com/TheraBreath-Dentist-Recommended-Fresh-Breath/dp/B001ET76AI
do use it daily? apparently a lot of people reporting loss of taste after use http://www.amazon.com/Crest-Pro-health-Multi-Protection-Alcohol-Package/dp/B003CP12O8#customerReviews so be careful.
i'm starting keto back up again and ordered this because it allegedly helps with bad breath (non-keto related). last year a blunt friend told me my breath smelled like dookie and i refuse to have that happen again lmaoooo.
I went to a course on halitosis and dry mouth a few years ago. This is exactly what the instructor said. Lick. Wait. Smell. She said inside of the wrist. No idea why. Get a curved syringe to irrigate your tonsils. Ask your dentist. Try this stuff: SmartMouth Original Activated Mouthwash, 16oz - LIMITED RELEASE FLAVOR - 2 PACK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LHKFT7F/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ub.uDbZ3WGJ7Y
Drink plenty of water too. Stay hydrated to get as much function out of your salivary glands as possible.
For prevention, gargle non-alcoholic mouthwash. It has to have the right ingredients though, I used a blue Crest one that just stained my teeth and made the problem worse, probably because of the artificial sweetener I discovered in the ingredients. I think you want to look for zinc, and something about oxygenation effects.
I used this stuff to get rid of some tonsil stones that I couldn't push out, it worked after 3 days of gargling each morning and night. I got it at Walgreens.
It's a bit expensive, but it worked great for removal. Once I run out of that stuff, I'll try switching to a different (edit: and half-the-price) clear, zinc mouthwash I saw on the same shelf at the pharmacy.
the more you know*
Therabreath is awesome. Twice a day is recommended but I usually just use it in the morning. Sonicare toothbrush is awesome too. They have therabreath toothpaste too but I need the sensitive stuff.
Do you bite your nails? Cut that out too.
tongue scraper paired with this guy will change your life: https://smile.amazon.com/TheraBreath-24-Hour-Breath-Dentist-Formulated/dp/B001ET76AI/ref=sr_1_7_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1527727158&sr=8-7&keywords=mouthwash&th=1
Just started using new products about a month ago and my bad breath is virtually gone! ( my daughter always tells the truth about my breath lol). Anyways I bought a waterpik off Amazon for like 40 bucks, any kind of oral irrigator will do. Also bought https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001ET76AI/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1483254451&sr=8-1&keywords=bad+breath and the toothpaste they make. Every morning and night I floss, use waterpik, brush using therabreath toothpaste, rinse & gargle with the therabreath mouthwash. Before using the waterpik when I would floss I would have this really funky smell between some of my teeth, now when I floss the smell is completely gone! If you try out my suggestions please let me know how it went! Good luck and hapoy new year!
https://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Measure-Mouthwash-Dispenser-Lead-Free/dp/B0001LQSKE/
Maybe cancer isn't that bad, after all.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B000GGHSQM?pc_redir=1407121046&robot_redir=1
An easy option is ethanol or bacteriostatic water if you know it will dissolve in one of them
Alternatively you can buy a pharmaceutical suspending agent like Ora-Plus
Edit for this:
> i am thinking the larger the volume, the better....because i do not know how much to 'subtract' from the solvent before i add the 1 gm of substance.
You don't, you put the substance in a container with volume marks on the side first, and then add the solvent until it reaches the correct volume. For example if you wanted to make a 50mg/ml solution out of 1000mg of powder, you would add it to the container dry, and add solvent until it is exactly 20ml full, because (1000 / 50) = 20
I've found that using a a combination of biotene mouthwash and setting alarms on my phone every 1.5-2hours that say "finish your water" while I'm at work have helped the problem a lot. I feel for you though the constant dry mouth / bad breath drive me crazy.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002KAOAYA/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1398214693&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40
I bought two kinds of mouthwash: one with sodium flouride as the active ingredient, and another more expensive kind called TheraBreath. Doesn't look like either of them feature this chlorhexidine you speak of :/
DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT
Lulz of 24hr/12hr aside, this shit will fuck you up.
I went to a new Smashburger for the first time and the burger has no flavor, and the fries were weirdly sweet -- not salty at all! Weird. Then I noticed the next morning, stuff was tasting weird. Basically, all food just tasted plain and kinda chemical-y. Then a few days later I thought my teeth were starting to stain brown. That can't be, I thought -- I was using this new rinse every night!
Turns out this is a known problem. TASTE LOSS AND STAINING. Check out all these bad reviews:
www.amazon.com/Crest-Pro-health-Multi-Protection-Alcohol-Package/product-reviews/B003CP12O8/filterBy=addOneStar
So please (!!) do yourself a favor and stick to the old alcohol-y rinses. How this crap product made it to market, I have no idea.
I highly recommend TheraBreath. It works wonders! Also a tongue scraper helps.
this contains zylitol, and is the best mouth rinse I've ever used, hands down.
Oh that explains a lot, mint is in everything it seems! Glad to hear you found a toothpaste that works for you, maybe you can try out a neutral mouthwash aswell? https://www.amazon.com/CloSYS-Original-Unflavored-Mouthwash-Alcohol/dp/B000O3VRTQ/ref=sr_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1489896592&sr=8-4&keywords=Mouth%20rinse&tag=linus21-20
I just personally really like using a mouthwash sometimes because it feels extra clean :) And it can reach areas that the toothbrush doesn't reach.
Because it is a toothpaste:
https://www.amazon.com/Oral-b-Pro-expert-Professional-Protection-Toothpaste/dp/B005CHRJL4
I use this, from ACT:
https://www.amazon.com/ACT-Anticavity-Fluoride-Mouthwash-18-Ounce/dp/B001349SQ4?th=1
They have some other mouthwash that I hate, so be careful:
https://www.amazon.com/ACT-Restoring-Anticavity-Mouthwash-Strengthen/dp/B01L4N8NT6/
I'm honestly not sure what the difference is supposed to be. My only criteria for mouthwash are alcohol-free and with fluoride, which these both theoretically meet, but the second one was a terrible experience (more CPC, I guess.)
There are probably other brands/formulations that are okay, too, I stopped looking once I found this one.
Try this
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000O3VRTQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_2cJXBbCCCK2NR
It specifically kills the bacteria in your mouth that causes bad breath. I've been using it forever. I've heard some say it causes dry mouth but I've never had problems.
Well it is cheaper than this one: https://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Measure-Mouthwash-Dispenser-Lead-Free/dp/B0001LQSKE
With Zoom whitening, you can get "zinging" that can last for a few days. My dentist suggested Advil as needed. I don't have any long term negatives, my current dental issues (dry mouth) are a common side effect of seizure meds and I've been on those for a few years. Had my last Zoom at 24-26? and I'm 34 now and still get compliments. No cavities since my early 20's. I did have the old school bleaching kit from my dentist at 18. I got the Zoom done because I'd be a bridesmaid that year and lost the old bleaching kit. With Zoom you get that kit too, but I lost it too.
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I am really particular about all my dental hygiene needs. I LOVE the coco floss and my toothpaste of choice is BreathRx and their mouthwash 50/50 with Biotene per my dentist's suggestion for the dry mouth. I found the toothpaste when I was working as a massage therapist many of my high-end clients had it, it isn't even all that expensive it just works better. People will think that your teeth are better when you are confident about your breath.
You're welcome! It's been a life saver for me. It's on Amazon too. https://www.amazon.com/Colgate-Peroxyl-Mouth-Sore-Rinse/dp/B00WOSEKP2/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1AGKYBK7MSPHU&keywords=colgate%2Bperoxyl%2Bmouth%2Bsore%2Brinse&qid=1556721816&s=gateway&sprefix=colgate%2Bperoxyl%2Caps%2C195&sr=8-3&th=1#customerReviews
Hydrogen peroxide based mouthwash is commercially available.
Here it is. Also great for aphthous ulcers (canker sores).
Listerine does reduce plaque and gingivitis, but has no fluoride so it doesnt have the same effects as ACT. FYI fluoride mouth rinses are available on amazon.com
In addition to this advice: I recommend recommending an Orabrush tongue brush and this mouthwash. Be sure to use it as directed (one serving swished around for a minute; one serving gargled for 30 seconds).
This is how I eliminated morning breath ;)
https://www.amazon.com/Chrysanthemum-Indicum-Flos-Extact-Ganules/dp/B00QBCRQJ4/ref=sr_1_cc_2_a_it?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1502162085&sr=1-2-catcorr&keywords=chrysanthemum+indicum
It came as a powder. I've just been heating up water in the microwave, then stirring half a spoonful of powder in. I'm totally guessing on the dose....
The taste is not bad, and can be enhanced by flavoring the water with another tea before adding the powder.
It's only been a short time since he started taking it, but maybe it is helping. When he skipped it, he had a bad morning afterwards.
SmartMouth Mouthwash. Pricey but effective.
https://www.amazon.com/Smart-Mouth-Mouthwash-Fresh-Mint/dp/B00J7G0K9O/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1519924006&sr=8-2&keywords=smartmouth+mouthwash
I have suffered from canker sores my whole life, and after trying everything I finally have found a solution! When I feel one starting to form (after I have bit my cheek or whatever, before it's full blown), I rinse with Rincinol (sold at Walgreens) after I brush my teeth, before going to bed, so it has all night to work. Usually doing this for a night or two will nip that canker sore in the bud! Also, there's a medication called Debacterol that's only dispensed by dentists, which cauterizes the nerves chemically. Pretty painful, but takes care of the canker sore. But I have found that Rincinol usually does the job for me. Good luck!
Would something like This work? I use this stuff every so often for sores on my mouth and toungue.
> https://www.amazon.com/Smart-Mouth-Mouthwash-Fresh-Mint/dp/B00J7G0K9O
This works so much better. Available at most stores, walmart etc
TheraBreath Dentist Formulated Fresh Breath Oral Rinse - Mild Mint Flavor, 16 Ounce (Pack of 2) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001ET76AI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ZrGTzbN9W8P06
This mouthwash has yielded me two morning after the threesome threeesomes.
Long time sufferer here, and one thing changed my life: flossing.
Hope this works for someone. For me, it's worked for years.
Nice random imgur upload. Your semantics mean nothing. I’ve been using this mouthwash for years and it’s highly effective.
Read some reviews and try to relax.
CloSYS Original Unflavored Mouthwash, Alcohol Free, 32 ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000O3VRTQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Ko07AbXTBJNH8