Tartar Control Mouthwash
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Tartar Control Mouthwash
Dentists highly recommend using a tartar control mouthwash in addition to brushing and flossing for a more complete oral care regimen. CVS Pharmacy has a wide range of mouthwash options available online and in-store to meet your needs.
What Causes Tartar on Teeth?
Tartar is created when bacteria in your mouth interact with starchy or sweet foods such as bread, soft drinks, pasta, fruit and milk, resulting in the formation of a sticky coating known as plaque. If you don't clean your teeth soon after eating a meal, this plaque may harden into tartar.
Signs that you may have tartar buildup include chronic bad breath, swollen red gums, and mouth pain when chewing food. Visit CVS's walk-in MinuteClinic if you are experiencing severe oral discomfort.
What Is the Best Mouthwash for Controlling Tartar?
Ultraclean Zero Alcohol Tartar Mouthwash is a non-alcoholic Listerine tartar control mouthwash that when used twice daily helps prevent tartar from building up on your teeth in even the most hard-to-reach areas. Colgate Total Pro-Shield Mouthwash offers 24-hour germ protection, even after eating and drinking, and significantly reduces plaque to keep tartar from forming.
Crest Pro-Health Antigingivitis/Antiplaque Deep Clean is a clinically proven mouthwash that not only kills 99% of germs but also helps prevent plaque regrowth. One of the best tartar control mouthwash options for preventing tartar accumulation, plaque and gingivitis is CVS Health's own Antiseptic Mouth Rinse With Tartar Protection.
Does Tartar Control Mouthwash Work?
Many types of mouthwash are formulated with bacteria-fighting cetylpyridinium, chlorhexidine, essential oils and other ingredients that aid in reducing plaque and tartar on your teeth. For best results, rinse your mouth with a tartar control mouthwash after brushing your teeth in the morning and in the evening, as well as after each meal.
How Can You Prevent Tartar Buildup?
To help prevent tartar buildup on your teeth, add these tips and tricks to your oral care routine:
Get your teeth professionally cleaned by a dentist every 6 months
Brush and floss your teeth at least twice a day
Avoid smoking and eating sugary foods
Use an antiplaque mouthwash
What Other Products Control Tartar?
When used as directed, Tom's of Maine Natural Antiplaque Tartar Control and Crest Tartar Protection Toothpaste are a few of the tartar protection toothpaste choices available to help prevent plaque and tartar.
Instead of a manual toothbrush, you may opt to purchase an electric toothbrush and a water flosser to get beneath the gumline and create enough pressure to efficiently remove more plaque and tartar.