Mouthwash tablets and liquid concentrate are both on the EcoFam inventory list. Given our commitment to sustainable oral care, we are curious about what dental professionals think. Recently, we wanted to know what dentists had to say about using mouthwash.
NBC News was just as curious. So just a few days before this post was written, staff members interviewed a number of dentists before putting together a post that appeared on the NBC News website.
With the exception of not mentioning eco-friendly toothpaste tablets and concentrate, none of what the dentists said surprised us. They are generally in favor of mouthwash as a supplement to regular brushing and flossing.
Mouthwash Is Not a Substitute
One of the first dentists quoted in the post was quick to point out that "mouthwash is a great addition, but it should complement, not replace, brushing and flossing." Amen to that.
Here is hoping you choose EcoFam mouthwash tablets or concentrate over other brands that are less environmentally friendly. Yet regardless of your brand choice, using mouthwash is not a substitute for brushing and flossing. Mouthwash alone doesn't fight against tooth decay adequately enough. It doesn't do a very good job of remineralizing the teeth or working small food particles out from between the cracks.
Mouthwash should be used like an enhancement of sorts. While brushing and flossing get the teeth and gums as clean as they can be, mouthwash enhances by freshening the breath and adding an extra layer of protection to teeth that have already been cleaned and flossed.
Different Types of Mouthwash
The dentists also reminded the NBC News team that there are different types of mouthwash. Mouthwash tablets and traditional liquids notwithstanding, the two types are therapeutic and cosmetic. Let us look at them in more detail:
- Therapeutic – A therapeutic mouthwash has active ingredients that enhance the effects of brushing and flossing. Take our mouthwash tablets. They contain nano-hydroxyapatite to re-mineralize the teeth. Green tea is another ingredient. It fights against bacteria.
- Cosmetic – A cosmetic mouthwash only helps to temporarily freshen the breath. It will not do anything to fight bacteria or re-mineralize the teeth.
There is nothing wrong with using a cosmetic mouthwash. But if a person is going to take the extra step after brushing and flossing, doesn't it make sense to use a therapeutic mouthwash? We think so.
Mouthwash in Tablet Form
The NBC News post went on to explain how the team went about determining which mouthwash products to recommend. Rather than going there, let us talk about EcoFam mouthwash tablets. They are mouthwash in tablet form.
Using them is quite simple. You pop a tablet in your mouth, chew it, then add some water and slosh everything around just like you would with a liquid product. Spit out and you're done. It is as simple as mouthwash can be.
So now you're probably asking: why tablet form? It boils down to water. Liquid mouthwash is mostly water. Water is heavy and it takes up space. Going with tablets allows us to remove the water. We can ship our products in higher volume and use less fuel doing so. Meanwhile, you can add the water at home for next to nothing.
A More Environmentally Friendly Choice
Toothpaste tablets are more environmentally friendly because of their form. We go one step further by using recyclable and reusable glass containers rather than plastic bottles. That is also better for the environment.
Dentists generally agree that mouthwash is a nice complement to brushing and flossing. We agree. That's why we sell mouthwash tablets and liquid mouthwash concentrate.
