When we think of sour sweets, we can feel the mouth-wateringly tangy sensation coat our mouths without ever popping a fizzy skittle. Similarly, when we think of rinsing our mouths with mouthwash, many of us can recall an intense, lasting stinging which feels as though someone has pressed the sustaining pedal on alcohol wash-induced pain.
As young children, our sensitive gums rejected the feeling of intense mouthwash, yet advertisements suggested that it was the only way to protect our teeth and gums, as well as banish bad breath for good. The landscape of mouthwash manufacturing has changed greatly since those teenage visits to the orthodontist, and you needn’t endure burning sensations to enjoy a holistic approach to dental hygiene.
