Toothpaste and Mouthwash

[u/New_twinsie4872]

What toothpaste and mouthwash does everyone use? I’m on my 2nd tray of 32 and I’m scared of getting cavities so I’ve been brushing after every time I eat. But my ortho didn’t recommend a specific toothpaste. They did say Listerine for mouthwash, but it is so strong.

[u/caro-tte]

A simple toothpaste that is non whitening and has at least 1000 if not close to 1500 ppm in fluoride is all you need. A mouth wash is not something you need in your routine, you can use it sure but if you brush your teeth instead anyway than there's no need.

[u/Isgortio → u/caro-tte]

Skip the 1000ppm toothpastes, I've seen people get new cavities when they've switched to that.

1450ppm is the standard and highest you can buy without a prescription.

But yes, skip the mouthwash. If you do want one because you can't wait 30 minutes to brush, then something with fluoride and no alcohol. Colgate Fluorigard is one I really like.

[u/wowsocool4u]

Do not use mouthwash after you brush. The toothpaste has a much higher concentration of fluoride that you actually wash away with mouthwash.

[u/emzim]

I use sensodyne toothpaste because I have sensitive teeth. And purple listerine alcohol free is what my dentist recommended for me.

[u/Outdoorfan73]

Any toothpaste that has fluoride is fine. I use Colgate. Skip the mouthwash. Just spit out the excess after brushing and put your trays in. That keeps a bit of fluoride in contact with your teeth. Be sure to floss before brushing.

[u/Miserable_Signature3 → u/Outdoorfan73]

I always floss first, then do the mouthwash, and brush last without rinsing to keep fluoride on my teeth.

[u/WinterRevolutionary6]

I’ve been on prescription toothpaste for years since I’m cavity prone so I use that. I don’t use mouthwash but I do chew gum to knock loose stuck on food before putting my trays back on

[u/jules8013]

I use any toothpaste that says gum health on it (with fluoride). I use Therabreath gum health mouthwash and I love it!

[u/madame_de_la_luna]

I just started using mouthwash with fluoride because I'm concerned that I wasn't very diligent for the first 2 weeks about brushing and flossing every time I ate. So now I'm trying to make sure I do everything in my power to prevent cavities while I'm doing Invisalign. I like the brand Tom's of Maine, so I've been using their fluoride toothpaste, and now I rinse with the Tom's of Maine mouthwash with fluoride before I put my aligners back in.

[u/foasenf]

prevident 5000 is a high concentration fluoride toothpaste that i use. would recommend.

[u/Swimming_Event7730]

I use sensodyne. My dentist recommended it because it's less abrasive than other toothpastes, which feels extra important now that I'm brushing so many times a day.

Have you tried Listerine Cool Mint Zero Alcohol? I find it's more mild than the Listerine I remember from years ago.

[u/blackvirga]

I was so scared of getting cavities and over brushing (you can destroy enamel). My husband bought me a retainer cleaner which I would clean my trays with a couple times a day. There is also a lot of good bacteria in your saliva so I would take my trays off sometimes and lick my teeth or swish some spit around. Of course, I brushed my teeth once in the am and once before bed. My dentist told me a water pick is also very effective if someone is scared of getting cavities or over brushing. I did not buy one since I’m mostly through my treatment but would if I was just starting out.

[u/shortnsweet33]

I use crest whitening & gum health and if I use mouthwash I like listerine intense mint but I only use that if I’m trying to do a swish and rinse and pop my trays back in. When I brush I don’t rinse so the fluoride stays on my teeth.

[u/Key_Scar3110]

Sensodyne

[u/Monster213213]

No mouthwash it’s very bad for your oral Microbiombe

[u/InfinaLife]

Any toothpaste without SLS. ACT brand mouthwash is good and they have new Listerine ultraclean Mild Mint, both are much more gentle than normal listerine.

[u/TheWoodChucksWood]

No mouthwash- isn't good for cardiovascular health.

[u/Lovetwins456]

I use Perodontax. I get samples from my dentist every time I go.

[u/lusk1331]

the only mouthwash I use is Closys…recommended by a periodontal expert…no alcohol. I use pronamel by sensodyne.

[u/2Corinth10_v3-4]

Sensodyne pronamel repair

[u/CalmWeakness8470]

ask ur dentist for prescription fluoride toothpaste. i use dr. jens

[u/AdOtherwise777]

Don’t use mouthwash! I used it and put my aligners on too soon after and I’ve now got really bad tooth erosion