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One such mouthwash that has anti-bacterial properties is Bactidol. Bactidol is a moutwash by Pfizer, the multinational pharmaceutical company. The active ingredient in Bactidol is Hexetidine, an anti-bacterial and anti-fungal agent used in human medicine as well as veterinary medicine. Besides the above properties, it is also an astringent, a deodorant, an anti-plaque ingredient, and a local anesthetic.

The chemical is a medicinal ingredient in Sterisol, which is purportedly effective in treatment of tonsillitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, gingivitis, Vincent’s angina, and other postoperative hygiene following throat, oral, or tonsillectomy surgery. Mouth sprays and gargle solutions of Hexoral, also by Pfizer may contain 0.2% of Hexetidine as their active ingredient.

Mouthwash, also known as mouth rinse, is an oral product used for oral hygiene. Most mouth rinse contain antiseptic and anti-plaque ingredients that purportedly have properties to eliminate the bacteria plaque causes carry, gingivitis, and bad breath.

Anti-cavity mouth rinses that have fluoride help protect against tooth decay. Though this may be the case, it is generally agreed upon in the orthopedic society that the use of mouthwash does not nullify the need for standard oral hygiene such as brushing and flossing. If ready-made mouthwash is not available, gargling with water will suffice in removing food particles and other materials in the mouth.

Recently, Colgate-Palmolive introduced the Colgate 360. This toothbrush featured innovative technology that cleaned teeth, tongue, cheeks, and gum. Special soft bumps on the back of the toothbrush gently scrape away bacteria that retain in the inside of the cheeks as you brush your teeth. The specially designed bristles arrangement are there to help scrape off plaque more efficiently from the tooth surface and special rubber polishing cups between the bristles help in the cleaning process.

Even better, Colgate-Palmolive introduced another version of the Colgate 360, this time featuring extremely fine and soft bristles. Patients with sensitive gums and gingivitis are most likely to buy the toothbrush since its soft bristles allow them to clean the deeper rooted plaques in the gum line as well as not irritate it too much compared to normal hard bristles.

Overall cost for getting those new set of Hollywood choppers lies in several factors.

First, of course, lies in the dentist performing the procedure. Naturally, a dentist whose reputation precedes him/her would charge a higher amount because of a guaranteed expertise in carrying out the process. The location where the procedure was performed may also be of relevance to the cost. Typically, metropolitan areas charge more for health care than others.

The brand of teeth whitening is also a major factor. Whether the dentist is offering you from a selection to choose or you yourself are selecting one from the shelves of a store, effective and well known brands will certainly cost more. The last factor is dental insurance though sadly, cosmetic dentistry is typically not covered by it.

To understand how to make our teeth whiter, we must first take into account what turns them into yellowish ugly choppers. A teeth is porous and therefore is not immune to stain or discoloration. The food that we eat, the drinks that we drink, the medication, the habits, even traumas or falls can cause discoloration. Coffee and tea, two of the popular sources of caffeine for most people, is a major contaminant of white teeth. Nicotine and tar along with the other chemicals in a smoke can tarnish the white gleam as well. A fall directly to the teeth can cause tooth death or tooth necrosis which causes discoloration.