The protective influence of a mouth rinse or gargle are well-known. Not only the patient, but those in close proximity may find a mouth wash limits the virulence of infection by seasonal fevers, measles, etc two or more times daily. 3 drops of any one tincture: Myrrh, Cinnamon, Goldenseal, Marigold, Blood root, Thyme, Peppermint, Echinacea. OR: 5 drops fresh juice of Marigold petals, Horseradish or Marshmallow after passing fresh plant through a juicer – in warm water.
A solution for rinsing the mouth. Many only leave the mouth feeling fresh and remove loose food debris from the teeth. Some, such as those containing hydrogen peroxide, can help to clean the teeth if the gums are too tender for proper toothbrushing, as in some types of gingivitis. Those containing chlorhexidine are effective against plaque when routine dental hygiene is impossible. Fluoride mouthwashes help to prevent tooth decay (see caries, dental), and a mouthwash of warm salt water can help to ease painful inflammation caused by tooth disorders. Antiseptic mouthwashes intended to combat halitosis are usually ineffective because they do not treat the cause of the problem.
n. an aqueous solution used for rinsing of the mouth and teeth. Mouthwashes are used to prevent dental caries and gingivitis (see also chlorhexidine), to strengthen teeth against decay (see fluoride), and to treat mild throat infections.
a simple noninvasive procedure that enables the detection of *carriers for single gene defects, e.g. *cystic fibrosis. Epithelial cells from the buccal cavity are obtained from a saline mouthwash: from these it is possible to isolate DNA, which is amplified by the *polymerase chain reaction to enable gene analysis.... mouthwash test
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