It is regularly used by a third of adults. But although mouthwash is marketed as a key part of everyday dental hygiene, experts have told the Mail that for many people it is unnecessary – and may even be doing more harm than good.
And at a time of tightened household budgets, they warned that much of the estimated £224million spent on mouthwash in the UK each year may, quite literally, be money down the drain.
Despite containing beneficial ingredients such as fluoride and antibacterial chemicals, dentists say mouthwash is generally less effective at tackling gum disease and tooth decay than brushing.
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