#27: Too Much of a Good Thing
Do you know what mouthwash is for? If you think it’s for making your breath minty fresh, we have some news for you – that’s not what mouthwash is intended for! Sure, one of the significant effects of mouthwash is good-smelling breath, but it’s really intended to be a healthy part of your overall dental routine.
They say there’s no such thing as too much of a good thing, but that’s wrong in many cases. Overusing mouthwash can have adverse side effects. It’s not intended for a little swish every time you feel your mouth could use a refresher. It kills bacteria that cause bad breath, but it also kills good bacteria that your mouth needs. This good bacteria is essential for regulating your body’s insulin and your blood pressure, and over-rinsing harms this bacteria.