Seems a good routine for you. I have an acquaintence suffering an abscese- now cured with antibiotics- but much as I stress the necessity for a reform in the oral hygiene, this person does not practice it. I am up against a brick wall. This person stubbornly refuses to ignore the long- term risks. My own history was many cavities for about the first half century, but for about the past 35 years I have not needed a single filling. I put this down to the start of using mouthwash. My excellent dentist, whilst not vocally agreeing with my endorsement of mouthwash, tells me that my mouth (teeth, gums) are in very good shape. I hope to say something about my oral hygiene experiments later in this thread, if there seems to be enough interest in doing so.
Very useful post. I am glad that you posted it. I do hope that many others will give evidence re some of the risks involved in neglecting general health by neglecting oral hygiene. There is much recent research in this area.
In my earlier reply I assumed that 'corDODYL (your spelling) (my caps at the end) was another product in the range. As far as I can see, you refer to corSOdyl. Suggest you ask your dentist whether it is safe to use this long- term. Also whether it is better to use the alcohol-free (original) version.
It seems difficult (but not impossible) to avoid flouride in toothpaste and mouthwash these days. I keep both flouride and no flouride versions of paste and wash. I note that for flouride products there is usually a warning not to use these more than twice daily, and avoid for children. I shall be saying something more detailed later, if there is some interest.
Money saving tip: if your dentist says you should use it, just ask her/him to prescribe two bottles of it- preferably the alcohol- free original version. Prescription in hand, take it to your local chemist. You will get 2 x bottles free of charge. I always do.
Arrr, but are you swallowing and not spitting?
