does using mouth wash prevent staining between teeth? any dentists?

[babycrazy1706]

Years ago I used to use mouthwash daily but then I moved to the caribbean and it was too expensive so I stopped!
Now back in england and over the last year or so I've noticed yellow stains between some of my teeth. Probably because I started drinking tea which I never used to. Would mouthwash help with this? I do floss too but that doesn't seem to be helping. Any ideas?

 

[sunshine114]

I don't know for sure, only on experience, I use listerine whitening mouthwash and I've noticed a difference. People have commented on how white my teeth are so it must do something!!

 

[cookette]

Tea is the BIGGEST cause of stain, hands down. Coffee ties. Those are the worst.

Mouthwas doesnt help with stains, sorry

 

[cookette]

However, drinking tea WITH a meal, through a straw, and rinsing afterwards does help.

Some girls are going to come on here and tell you to use whitening toothpaste and mouthwash, but I advise all my patients against it as its just too hard on the gum tissue. Best tx is the whitestrips or whitening gel from a licensed dentist.

 

[babycrazy1706]

Yes it really is since I've started drinking tea. I really need it now I'm a mum though!!!

 

[babycrazy1706]

I can't function without tea!