9 Common Mistakes That Damage Your Teeth

Using Mouthwash Improperly

Bacteria thrive in the mouth when it is dry, and many conventional alcohol-based types of mouthwash will contribute to this. Although alcohol-based mouthwashes can cause dryness, they are still recommended because of their effectiveness. Rinsing the mouth with water and then grabbing a nice, fresh glass of it to drink after rinsing with mouthwash will lessen the mouth drying effects. That dry feeling in the mouth every morning can also cause bad breath which is where the term “morning breath” originates. Alcoholic drinks can also have the same mouth-drying effect as alcohol-based mouthwash, so chugging a bottle of water after a night out will also help the mouth the maintain a healthy level of moisture overnight.