Nowadays, when we enter a pharmacy, we come across a variety
of healthcare products that come to the market every day. Types of
masks, gels, detergents and etc., which may look identical in name
and application but claim to be totally different and each has its
own user extent. Some of these products are commercial in nature,
and some are not so important in maintaining health, and in fact,
one’s health is not dependent on them. Perhaps that’s why each of
us never consumed some of these health and beauty products, and
we do not even know them at all. If the product does not directly
interact with our health, we do not need to carefully look at the
need to how to consume them and do not curious about them, but
when it comes to products that claim to protect our child’s health,
the matter becomes more quite critical and worrying. Mouthwash
is one of these products which are found at all pharmacies. So many
oral health officials have been able to highlight the need to use
mouthwashes among people. With the training and information
provided in this area, people should use mouthwashes in addition
to toothpaste and dental floss. But what is the child’s mouthwash,
and do the children really need them to use? Do these products
guarantee the health of their teeth or is it more a commercial
product to fill the pockets of some of the companies?
Mouthwashes have different types. Some have pharmaceutical
uses and should be used in certain cases only with physicians’
prescriptions. Mouthwashes that are on the market for the
public use contains fluoride which prevents tooth decay. Many
pharmaceutical companies have produced and marketed
mouthwashes for children to facilitate the use of mouthwashes for
children. These mouthwashes have been manufactured considering
the least risk of swallowing fluoride. The proper taste of these
mouthwashes is a feature that encourages children to use them.
Mouthwash is one of the complementary methods of oral home
care. These mouthwashes provide oral and dental care along with tooth brushing and dental floss, but they should never be replaced
by each other. In other words, application of none of them alone has
the significant effect. Before planning to buy the product, if parents
tend to use pediatric mouthwashes, they should have a consultation
with the pediatric dentist so that the dentist can select the better
of the most appropriate one and the least harmful mouthwash.
However, they should be used according to the instructions; these
instructions vary from product to product and depending on the
content and concentration of fluoride, the application may be
different.
In other words, it should be noted that some types of
mouthwashes are highly recommended by most dentists in the
routine oral care program. This is due to the ease and speed of its
use, and its effectiveness. In general, along with toothbrushes and
dental flosses, many types of mouthwashes are also produced, each
of which has its own interests in the beauty and health of teeth.
These mouthwashes can be prescribed by the dentist or can be
purchased OTC from the pharmacy. Nonetheless, alcohol-free
mouthwash is a product that depends on the individual’s needs.
The choice of the mouthwash that meets personal needs is very
important. Some mouthwashes on the market contain alcohol, in
particular, Ethanol, which can cause burning sensation, unpleasant
taste, and dryness in the mouth. It is not recommended for children
at all because the burning and spicy tastes force the child to stop
using the kid’s mouthwash for future use. Consequently, if the
parents intend to choose an appropriate mouthwash, first they
should not choose any kinds of mouthwashes, and secondly, it
is advisable to have a consultation with the pediatric dentist so
that they don’t become bewilderment when choosing the proper
mouthwash. To finish this point of view, for some time, fluoridecontaining
mouthwash has been commonly used in children. But,
in my opinion, some kids do not need to use them at all. That is, if fluoride is adequately contained in fluoride-containing toothpaste,
in drinking water, or even the consumption of foods such as seafood or tea which contains this material, then, there is usually no need
for fluoride mouthwashes for children.