The 10 Best Mouthwash

There is no substitute to brushing your teeth, however, a best mouthwash can really help your overall dental hygiene. Mouthwash has been around for almost 2000 years dating back to the days of Hippocrates of the Greco-Roman period to the Aztecs to the invention of chlorhexidine the world’s first anti plaque solution. Since then many companies like Colgate, Scope, and Listerine all have their own patented formula slightly differing from each other. There is no one that is necessarily better than the others it just depends on what you are looking for in your mouthwash.

The purposes for mouthwashes are anti-septic (kills microbes that cause dental disease), anti-inflammation (prevent the buildup of acids and chemicals that can lead to cavities), or cosmetic (can have both anti-septic/inflammatory however mostly used for bad breath).

Other things that mouthwashes can do is the whitening of teeth and reduction of acids that cause bad breath.

For people with sensitive teeth, they may want a mouthwash without harsh agents like alcohol or hydrogen peroxide. For those who have chronic halitosis, they may want an anti-inflammatory or antiseptic mouthwash to ensure a cleaner and less inflamed mouth.

Oral health is paramount for having a good quality of life. Having a nice smile with a pleasant-smelling breath just adds that extra bit of confidence into one’s life. Taking care of your teeth ensures that you have no problems with eating whatever you want at any age. I am not eating only pudding and Jell-O when I am a senior citizen, and I hope neither do you.

What Things Should You Look for in best Mouthwash?

Here are 3 things you need to consider before purchasing your mouthwash product. 

• What is the purpose of your mouthwash? – Do you want it to be anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, or just want it to have pleasant smelling breath?
• Does it have alcohol or fluoride in it? – Mouthwashes that have alcohol in them are generally harsher although may bet a better clean.
• Price- Are you trying to spend frugally or does not price not matter?

The 10 Best Organic Mouthwashes  

Uncle Harry’s Natural Alkalizing Miracle Mouthwash

Pros:

• Instead of fluoride, has calcium and phosphorous to strengthen teeth
• Great anti-septic and anti-cavity mouthwash
• Alcohol-free
• Maintains a balanced pH in your mouth to prevent bacterial overgrowth

What Customers Say: “I really like this product. I have had sensitive teeth for years now, particularly in spots where I've had dental procedures in the past. After complaining about it to several friends, one of them suggested that I try this product since it actively rebuilds the surface of your teeth. I'm always skeptical of claims like that, but after reading a bit about the idea of remineralization I decided to give it a shot. While this stuff isn't cheap, it seemed worth trying. I am very happy that I did so. After using it once a day for three days in a row, the two painful spots on my teeth felt as good as new.”

Lumineux Oral Essentials Whitening Mouthwash

Pros:

• Made with 21 organic ingredients including a sea-salt, coconut oil and aloe combination
• Less harsh compared to alcohol mouthwashes
• Great antiseptic and anti-inflammatory mouthwash

What Customers Say: “Excellent product, leaves my mouth feeling healthy and clean instead of foaming with hydrogen peroxide for 10 minutes like chemical-laden competitors, love the natural ingredients, some of which have long been used in natural dental care, I didn't have a specific whitening goal so I haven't strictly monitored any changes in that regard but I can say my teeth are much shinier and cleaner looking and feel smoother.”

Jason Healthy Mouth Cinnamon Clove Tartar Control 

Pros:

• One of the best priced organic mouthwashes
• Organic ingredients include grapefruit extract, aloe vera gel, and tea tree oil that are great for those with sensitive teeth
• Great anti-inflammatory and cosmetic mouthwash

What Customers Say: “Until this cinnamon/clove rinse, I'd thought all organic mouth rinses too mamby-pamby. I wanted a clean freshness [like the old reliable Listerine], but without the nasty chemical-alcohol of the Listerine pack. This gives you a super clean mouth and freshens breath for a longer time than anything I've tried. I have sensitive teeth, too!”

Aloe Dent Aloe Vera Organic Mouthwash

Pros:

• A formula for sensitive teeth using green tea and aloe vera
• Great anti-inflammatory and cosmetic mouthwash
• Great price

What Customers Say: “I have never had such success with a mouthwash! My gums look great according to my dentist and they were inflamed before I started using this. It's a great product!”

Hello Oral Care for Kids Organic Watermelon Mouthwash 

Pros:

• Made for children with a flavorful watermelon taste
• Comes in a 3 pack
• Made without harsh ingredients like alcohol or fluoride
• Great anti-septic and anti-cavity mouthwash for younger people

What Customers Say: “The watermelon flavor/smell is actually quite refreshing and nice - not really too sweet or artificial at all believe it or not. This is a great mouthwash/rinse that gets anything that might have been left behind when brushing. There is no alcohol, no artificial sweeteners, no artificial flavors, no dyes, and no SLS/sulfates. So basically this is one great product!”

Tom’s of Maine Long Lasting Wicked Fresh Cool Mountain Organic Mouthwash

Pros:

• Uses mineral oils and natural zinc to protect teeth and create long-lasting breath
• 10% of profits got to environmental nonprofits
• Great anti-inflammatory and cosmetic mouthwash

What Customers Say: “Best mouthwash ever! Does not burn your mouth...so nice you can actually gargle. Actually, leaves your mouth feeling fresh. I even sent my sister a bottle for Christmas I liked it so much and wanted to share! Thank you!”

Dr. H & Co. Dentist Formulated Organic Mouthwash 

Pros:

• One 16 oz bottle will for over 3 months
• Made with organic ingredients like aloe vera, cinnamon oil, and peppermint oil to reduce inflammation and harshness
• Great antiseptic and anti-inflammatory

What Customers Say: “. So far, so good. This stuff is the real deal. You definitely notice the quality of ingredients. The label says, "swish a capful" and at first I was suspicious and didn't think it would be enough, but it mixes with saliva and works perfectly. This mouthwash seems expensive but it lasts forever...I've been using it for weeks now and the bottle is still pretty much full.”

Natural Refreshing Tea Tree Oil Organic Mouthwash

Pros:

• The natural formula includes aloe vera and tea tree oil
• Made for those with sensitive teeth
• Great anti-inflammatory and anti-cavity mouthwash

What Customers Say: “Very happy to find this product. Cannot use any chemicals, and dentist wanted me to rinse twice daily and suggested Tea Tree Oil. I tried 2 different products, but this one from Desert Essence is best. Tastes ok, smells good, and no artificial flavoring or sweeteners, just natural spearmint.”

OraWellness Healthy Mouth Blend Organic Mouthwash

Pros:

• Alcohol and Fluoride free
• Made from many essential oils with the purpose to re-mineralize teeth and fight cavities
• Great anti-cavity and anti-inflammatory mouthwash
• Only need to mix 2-3 drops with water to make mouthwash

What Customers Say: “This stuff is awesome... Been using it for 6 months and guns are pink and strong. No longer bleeding and have filled in... don't have precise mm measurements, but it saved me a $5000 gum planning and associated pain. I'm a believer and now buy the three packs and use twice a day brushing, and in my rinse... Highly recommended, which I don't say often.”

Lucky Teeth Organic Mouthwash

Pros:

• Formula made for those who want a teeth whitening agent
• Made for those with sensitive teeth as no alcohol or fluoride are in this product
• Great anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and cosmetic mouthwash

What Customers Say: “I've only used this for a couple of days so I can't attest to its long-term effects, but so far I love it. The company was wonderful to deal with - my order arrived quickly, was packaged well to ensure no leakage, and even came with a sample of their toothpaste. I love that the mouthwash is organic and does not contain things I'm trying to avoid (gluten, fluoride, and other nasty chemicals).”