As
much
as
I
love
the
drugstore
mouthwash,
it
always
leaves
such
an
unpleasant
“alcohol”
flavor
in
my
mouth.
Which
is
why
I
love

TheraBreath,
since
it’s
alcohol-free.
That
means
no
burning
and
no
numbing,
because
the
formula
uses
oxygenating
compounds
to
break
down
the
sulfur
bacteria
on
the
back
of
your
tongue,
which
is
where
most
bad
breath
comes
from.
While
most
rinses
just
cover
the
smell
with
mint
for
an
hour,
this
one
keeps
your
breath
minty
fresh
for
almost
12
hours.
It’s
ADA-accepted
and
pH-balanced,
and
there’s
xylitol
in
it,
which
also
helps
combat
plague.

I
love
the
Mild
Mint
flavor
because
it’s
subtle
enough
that
you
can
use
it
twice
a
day
without
issue.
You
taste
mint
while
you’re
swishing
and
then
it
fades
out,
and
it
won’t
ruin
your
coffee
or
orange
juice
ten
minutes
later.
The
ingredient
list
is
also
really
short
for
such
a
powerful
rinse:
no
dyes,
no
sulfates,
no
parabens.
Plus,
it’s
certified
vegan,
kosher,
halal
and
gluten-free.

However,
it
is
not
whitening,
so
don’t
expect
pearly
teeth
after
use.
If
you
want
a
more
powerful
duo,
pair
with
the
TheraBreath
whitening
toothpaste.
If
you’re
traveling,
stock
up
on
the

3-ounce
TSA-approved
bottles.

If
all
you’re
doing
is
brushing
with
a
standard
toothbrush,
you’re
going
to
have
some
funky
breath.
And
if
you’re
simply
using
the
back
of
your
brush
to
brush
your
tongue,
you’re
missing
so
much
bacteria.
Brushing
your
tongue
with
a
standard
brush
simply
moves
the
gunk
around,
while
a
scraper
—
like

this
metal
one
—
actually
lifts
the
gross
stuff
off,
and
most
of
what
makes
bad
breath

lives
on
your
tongue
and
not
on
your
teeth.

The
Model
P
is
a
dentist-developed,
medical-grade,
stainless
steel
scraper,
which
is
the
same
tools
dentists
use.
And
before
you
worry,
it
won’t
rust
or
scrape,
and
it’s
completely
dishwasher-safe.
It
sits
low
and
flat
so
you
can
get
far
enough
back
without
triggering
a
gag
reflex.
It’s
easy
to
maneuver
with
a
one-handed
grip,
and
can
clean
nearly
all
of
the
bacteria
off
in
one
pass.

As
well
as
this
works,
it’s
not
a
substitute
for
brushing,
flossing
and
rinsing,
it’s
just
another
step
in
your
oral
care
routine.

I
am
never
one
of
those
people
to
say
a
product
“changed
my
life,”
but
this

Waterpik
Aquarius
has
done
almost
that.
The
Aquarius
has
10
pressure
settings
measured
in
PSI,
or
pounds
per
square
inch,
which
is
just
how
hard
the
water
comes
out.
At
10
PSI,
it’s
a
soft
rinse
you
can
use
on
sore
or
bleeding
gums,
or
100
PSI
as
a
focused
jet
that
flushes
out
anything
really
packed
under
the
gumline.

Dentists
recommend
starting
low
and
working
your
way
up
to
a
higher
pressure.

My
favorite
feature
is
the
massage
mode
for
gum
stimulation,
with
a
22-ounce
reservoir
that
gives
you
90
seconds
without
a
refill,
and
a
timer
that
pauses
at
30
seconds
and
a
minute
so
you
know
you’re
covering
all
your
bases.
You
also
get
seven
tips
per
box,
including
ones
for
braces
and
implants,
so
a
household
can
share
it.
It
was
also
the
first
water
flosser
brand
to
earn
the
ADA
Seal
of
Acceptance.

Some
people
get
cavities
no
matter
how
carefully
they
brush,
and
that’s
because
of
acid.
Coffee,
wine
and
constant
snacking

drop
the
pH
in
your
mouth,
and
acidic
conditions
soften
enamel
enough
for
tooth
decay
to
start.

CariFree’s
Maintenance
Rinse
is
alkaline,
so
swishing
it
brings
your
mouth
back
to
neutral,
and
the
fluoride
and
xylitol
help
rebuild
what
acid
broke
down.
It’s
also
alcohol-free
and
mild
mint
flavored.
It’s
also
been

previously
recommended
to
HuffPost
by
a
dentist.

Like
the
others
on
the
list,
it
won’t
whiten
teeth.
And
if
you
like,
you
can
choose

five
small
bottles
instead
of
one
big
one,
so
you
can
easily
keep
one
in
your
bag,
at
your
desk
or
even
in
your
car.

Dentists
have
previously
told
HuffPost
that
it’s
best
to
use
mouthwash
at
the
end
of
your
routine
and
avoid
eating
or
drinking
for
up
to
30
minutes
so
it
can
stay
effective.

If
you’ve
ever
packed
a
toothbrush
loose
in
a
bag
and
pulled
it
out
later
covered
in
lint
(it
happens
to
the
best
of
us),

this
GUM
folding
toothbrush
solves
that.
This
piece
snaps
in
half,
so
the
bristles
fold
down
into
the
handle
and
stay
protected
without
needing
a
separate
case
to
likely
misplace.
It
flips
open
easily
and
clicks
into
a
full-length
handle
that
feels
normal
to
hold,
not
like
the
stubby
free
toothbrushes
you
get
that
fall
apart
instantly.
The
head
is
also
compact
with
soft
bristles,
and
there’s
even
a
tongue
cleaner
molded
into
the
back
if
you
can’t
travel
with
your
scraper.

You
get
two
in
a
pack,
so
you
can
keep
one
in
a
suitcase
and
one
in
a
carry-on.
It’s
a
manual
brush,
so
it
won’t
match
your
fancy
electric
one,
but
for
a
few
nights
away
or
a
brush
you
keep
in
your
office
bag,
it’s
not
bad!

I
used
to
be
a
diehard
Colgate
Wisp
fan,
until
I
found
these.
The

Freshee
Bead
is
a
mini
disposable
brush
with
a
toothpaste
bead
already
built
into
the
bristles,
so
when
you
bite
down,
it
disperses
and
you
can
brush
instantly.
You
don’t
even
need
water
to
clean
your
teeth.

Each
Freshee
comes
individually
wrapped,
and
has
everything
you
need
for
super
fresh
breath
in
one
container
—
the
brush,
paste,
floss,
a
pick
on
the
end
and
a
tongue
scraper.
The
mint
is
so
strong
too,
which
is
clutch
when
you’re
using
them
after
lunch
or
a
long
flight.
They
are
amazing
to
keep
in
your
car,
desk
or
purse.
Side
note,
though,
they
are
a
choking
hazard
for
young
kids,
so
keep
them
out
of
reach
of
small
hands.

For
most,
mouthwash
is
the
last
step
of
your
oral
care
routine.
However,

this
Supersmile
rinse
actually
comes
first
in
my
routine.
It’s
an
extra
whitening
pre-rinse,
so
it
should
be
swished
for
30
seconds
before
you
brush.
It’s
made
with
hydrogen
peroxide
to
loosen
surface
stains
so
your
toothpaste
can
actually
clean
your
teeth
instead
of
working
extra
hard
to
remove
daily
film.

To
use
the
pre-rinse,
do
not
wash
your
mouth
out
afterward,
and
brush
immediately
so
that
you’re
keeping
the
whitening
ingredients
directly
on
your
teeth.
Because
it’s
peroxide
and
not
abrasives,
you’re
not
scrubbing
your
enamel,
so
it’s
safe
on
both
sensitive
teeth
and
veneers
too.
It
also
works
as
a
regular
antibacterial
rinse,
so
you
get
fresher
breath
and
even
less
plaque
as
well.
It’s
a
little
pricey
at
$35
a
bottle,
but
it
lasts
a
while
so
you
only
need
a
teaspoon.
One
very
important
thing
to
note
though,
you
shouldn’t
swallow
it,
and
you
need
to
dilute
it
the
first
few
times
if
your
teeth
are
extra
sensitive.