Mouthwash dangerous

We are talking about those liquids that contain alcohol. Experts warn that the routine use of such tools can lead to a form of oral cancer. Dentists should urge their patients not to use such means.

In addition, alcohol causes a burning sensation, dryness, and pain in the mouth. Some liquids (especially cheap) alcohol content sometimes reaches 26%. Such data are found in the material published in the Journal of British Dental Journal.

Professor of restorative dentistry Robin Seymour said he and his colleagues established a link between regular use of fluids Mouthwash   alcohol-based and oral cancers. "We were able to identify a sufficiently strong link between these liquids and cancer - says Professor Seymour. - I would like to add that the number of oral cancer in the last 10 years has increased dramatically, especially among young people. Above all, I am concerned by the fact that these liquids, and eliminating bad   Breath Actively used by people who smoke and drink a lot. That is precisely those who already is at risk. "

According to Professor Seymour, in laboratory studies have established that alcohol facilitates the penetration of the cancer-causing substances from tobacco into the soft tissues of the mouth.

But why alcohol is added to the general funds for Mouthwash ? It is not to kill the bacteria, according to most people. Alcohol is an agent, transferring the necessary active ingredients such as menthol, eucalyptus and thymol that help fight plaque and remove deposits.

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