Mouthwash

[tonycollinet]

*Is* there one that genuinely prevents plaque build up - or is it just snake oil?

Having had about a cwt of concrete removed from my teeth this week, it would be nice to prevent it coming back.

[Adam]

My dentist said they weren't worth using and said it's simply a case of having a proper brushing routine.

[Jezza]

My dentist advised me to use one that contained fluoride, as I have weak enamel on my teeth. Corsodyl is good if your gums are a bit icky. And avoid Listerine, he said. It's too caustic.   

[Greenbank]

Corsodyl is good if your gums are a bit icky. And avoid Listerine, he said. It's too caustic.   

Watch out for Corsodyl. Prolonged use (even as little as once a day for a couple of weeks) can stain your teeth brown which will require just as much cleaning as plaque buildup.

My dentist recommended a mouthwash that included flouride, she didn't say anything bad about me using Listerine.

[Chris S]

Corsodyl also tastes like something from a chemistry lab  .

Power toothbrush for at least two minutes, twice a day, and occasional Lysterine for me.

[PrettyBoyTim]

I'm having to use Corsadyl at the moment because of some gum trouble I'm having. It's right annoying - it makes your mouth taste horrible for hours...

[simonp]

I've been using Aloedent recently.  Rather less harsh, and without that altered taste effect.

[nicknack]

Gin does pretty much the same thing and tastes nicer.

Cheaper than Listerine too.

[orienteer]

Do you spit it out afterwards?

[andygates]

Actually, now you mention it, I've had less tartar build-up on my tongue piercing since I started using Listerine.  Does that count?