Opinions...

[donaldbathe]

Why in the past only SOME dentists say it was ok to use listerine mouthwash first and then immediately right after act fluoride when 2 in 1 mouthwashes didnt exist like 30 years ago? Listerine that far back was only for bad breath/gingivitis and act was only for cavities... could listerine be used first in the morning after brushing and right after act mouthwash?

 

[Dr M]

I think it is always best to brush your teeth first, wait ten minutes and then use the act mouthwash before the listerine. The act fluoride mouthwash needs to form a layer on the tooth surface, and stay there, in order for it to work. If you use listerine after the act mouthrinse, there is a chance that you remove the fluoride layer that is supposed to form, thereby negating the intended effect of the act mouthwash.

 

[donaldbathe]

I think it is always best to brush your teeth first, wait ten minutes and then use the act mouthwash before the listerine. The act fluoride mouthwash needs to form a layer on the tooth surface, and stay there, in order for it to work. If you use listerine after the act mouthrinse, there is a chance that you remove the fluoride layer that is supposed to form, thereby negating the intended effect of the act mouthwash.

Dont follow... use act but how long to wait before using listerine???

 

[Kennethk]

I've switched to biotene and it's made my mouthwash experience more pleasant no strong alcohol taste due to gum sensitivity.

 

[donaldbathe]

I've switched to biotene and it's made my mouthwash experience more pleasant no strong alcohol taste due to gum sensitivity.

Biotene is for dry mouth... hows this relevant?

 

[Kennethk]

Biotene is for dry mouth... hows this relevant?

It's a benefit just because it has added text on the label doesn't mean it can't be just as good

biotene ingredients: Water, glycerin, xylitol, sorbitol, propylene glycol, poloxamer 407, sodium benzoate, hydroxyethylcellulose, methylparaben, propylparaben, flavor, sodium phosphate, disodium phosphate.

Listerin Ingredients:
Active Ingredients: Eucalyptol (0.092 %), Antiplaque/Antigingivitis; Menthol (0.042 %), Antiplaque/Antigingivitis; Methyl Salicylate (0.060 %), Antiplaque/Antigingivitis; Thymol (0.064 %), Antiplaque/Antigingivitis. Inactive Ingredients: Water, Alcohol (21.6%), Sorbitol, Poloxamer 407, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Saccharin, Sodium Benzoate, Flavor, Green 3 .

Some people are more sensitive to different types of alcohol based mouthwash causing more gum irritation