mouthrinse
Swish and spit
Mouthrinse is a liquid used to rinse the mouth, typically for freshening breath or killing bacteria.
The term is interchangeable with mouthwash, though mouthrinse sometimes appears on product labels or in dental contexts: Use the mouthrinse after brushing.
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- tartarHardened dental plaque
- gingivitisGum tissue inflammation
- gumsOral tissue surrounding teeth
- cavitiesHollow spaces within
enamel · toothbrush · floss · toothpaste · dentist · hygienist · brushing · interdental
Air taken in
- fresheningMaking more lively
- mintyHaving cool herbal flavor
- peppermintAromatic mint hybrid
- spearmintMild-flavored mint species
eucalyptus · menthol · wintergreen · cooling · refreshing · aromatic · invigorating · crisp
Kills or inhibits germs
- antimicrobialKills or inhibits germs
- germicidalAble to kill microbes
- disinfectantAgent destroying surface pathogens
- bactericidalAble to destroy microbes
chlorhexidine · hydrogen peroxide · alcohol-free · antiseptic · sanitizing · infection · pathogens · kill germs
Restoring mineral content
- cavity preventionProtecting teeth from decay
- enamelHard glossy coating
- sodium fluorideInorganic salt preventing decay
- strengtheningIncreasing power or solidity
decay · demineralization · topical · protective · ACT
plaque
Inscribed memorial tablet
- tartarHardened dental plaque
- gingivitisGum tissue inflammation
- gumsOral tissue surrounding teeth
cavities · enamel · toothbrush · floss · toothpaste · dentist · hygienist · brushing · interdental · periodontal
breath
Air taken in
- fresheningMaking more lively
- mintyHaving cool herbal flavor
- peppermintAromatic mint hybrid
spearmint · eucalyptus · menthol · wintergreen · cooling · refreshing · aromatic · invigorating · crisp · tingle
antibacterial
Kills or inhibits germs
- antimicrobialKills or inhibits germs
- germicidalAble to kill microbes
- disinfectantAgent destroying surface pathogens
bactericidal · chlorhexidine · hydrogen peroxide · alcohol-free · antiseptic · sanitizing · infection · pathogens · kill germs · medicated
remineralization
Restoring mineral content
- cavity preventionProtecting teeth from decay
- enamelHard glossy coating
- sodium fluorideInorganic salt preventing decay
strengthening · decay · demineralization · topical · protective · ACT