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Palani Center for Dental Implants in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
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Alcohol in Mouthwash Can Lead to an Unhealthy Mouth? It Is True
Posted on 10/5/2020 by Giri Palani
Alcohol in Mouthwash Can Lead to an Unhealthy Mouth? It Is TrueMany people assume that for a mouthwash to be effective, it must contain alcohol. But did you know that alcohol in mouthwash can actually be harmful to your oral health?

How Alcohol in Mouthwash is Harmful


Most commercial mouthwashes contain rather high concentrations of alcohol, even upwards of 26 percent for some brands. The alcohol found in mouthwash, typically ethanol, causes a burning or tingling sensation when you gargle with it, which many people associate with the product “working.” But this burning sensation is actually the result of the alcohol being a strong drying agent. Alcohol in mouthwash reduces the amount of saliva your mouth produces, but saliva is crucial for cleansing your mouth of bacteria and making it difficult for harmful bacteria to cling to your teeth and gums. As a result, the decrease in saliva production can lead to dry mouth, bad breath, cavities, and gum disease. Alcohol in mouthwash can also harm the soft tissues in your mouth and dry out mucous membranes, which causes heightened tooth and gum sensitivity. Finally, if you already suffer from bleeding gums, burning mouth syndrome, or other oral irritations, alcohol-based mouthwash can exacerbate these conditions.

Advantages of Alcohol-Free Mouthwash


Alcohol-free mouthwash maintains the natural balance of your saliva, meaning that your breath will be fresh, your mouth will still be able to fight harmful bacteria, and the enzymes found in saliva that aid in digestion will remain intact. Alcohol-free mouthwash is also less damaging to fillings and other restorative dental work than alcohol-based mouthwash. Finally, alcohol-free mouthwash is the better choice for people who already experience dry mouth as a side effect of certain medications or medical conditions since it will not dry out your mouth further, and it is safe for people with a history of alcohol abuse.

While alcohol in mouthwash may kill germs in the short term, it is counterproductive and harmful to your oral health in the long term. Contact our office to learn more.
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At Palani Center for Dental Implants, we believe every patient is unique, so we combine compassion and expertise to create an enjoyable, stress-free and uniquely tailored dental experience for every one of our guests. Dr. Giri Palani has built a practice by routinely providing dental implants, cosmetic dental services and porcelain veneers, tailored to our individual patients. Pairing our innovative, state-of-the-art technology with excellent patient care, we’ve become one of the most respected and top-rated dental facilities in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Come in and see how our principles of knowledge, respect, compassion, comfort and integrity combine to create truly beautiful, lasting results!


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Dr. Giri Palani


Since graduating from Marquette University School of Dentistry and completing a residency with Cedars-Sinai Hospital, during which he served as chief resident in the Advanced Education in General Dentistry program at UCLA, Dr. Giri Palani, DDS, FICOI has led the way in cosmetic and implant dentistry. Featuring cutting-edge technology, his Palani Center for Dental Implants has created not only healthier smiles but healthier lives, as well.

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Ready to create the smile you have always wanted? With Dr. Palani’s holistic practices, compassion and eye for detail, we are committed to providing you with exceptional dental care. Call us today to book a comfortable and convenient appointment.
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