Excellence In Dentistry

Your breath smells better. But the bacteria didn't actually go anywhere.

Mouthwash masks the problem — it doesn't solve it. The 30 seconds it sits in your mouth isn't enough contact time to meaningfully reduce bacteria levels. If you want to actually move the needle, here's what does:

Brush for 2 full minutes — most people stop at 45 seconds. That's not enough. Floss before you brush — so the fluoride in your toothpaste can reach between the teeth after you've cleared the debris. Scrape your tongue — a significant amount of odor-causing bacteria lives there, not on your teeth. Stay hydrated — a dry mouth is a bacteria breeding ground. Water is underrated.

Use mouthwash if you like the feeling. Just don't let it replace the four things above.

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Excellence In Dentistry
📍1523 N Market St, Troy, OH
📞 (937) 335‑4630
👉 If you're in the Troy area and you can't remember the last time you had a cleaning — give us a call. Better late than never.