Dentyl active how does it work

Shaking the bottle physically activates the two phases. Once shaken and mixed well, when the mouthwash in the bottle is the same colour, I can then swish and gargle for 30 seconds. The mouthwash formula moves around my mouth, lifting and absorbing bacteria and debris. When the 30 seconds is up and I spit the mouthwash out, I can clearly see what has been removed from my mouth. The particles and bacteria show up in bright colours in the sink.

Photo below I was actually quite shocked to see how much gunk was in my mouth even after brushing well. The plaque fighter mouthwash comes in both mint and clove. I do prefer the clove one. The taste reminds me of cough sweets and the mouth bacteria comes pout bright pink. There are other types of Dentyl Active too as well as the Plaque Fighter. All of which take care of your teeth and mouth in different ways. It really does work and it is surprising just how much comes out sometimes.

You can actually see the evidence in the sink! No other mouthwash works the same way. Dentyl Active is an alcohol-free water and oil based formula and is therefore kind to your teeth and gums. It does not contain chlorhexidine which is known to stain teeth. CPC is a powerful antibacterial agent, the prolonged use of which, under certain circumstances in conjunction with tea, coffee or red wine consumption or any strongly coloured food, can stain any plaque that remains on the teeth.

It left my mouth feeling as if I'd eaten a large quantity of rhubarb. Why can't it just say a teaspoonful or a cap? Pressed to come up with a homoeopathic mouthwash, Nelson's pharmacy recommended tincture of Hypercal, a mixture of hypericum and calendula often prescribed as an antiseptic for cuts and sores. Even after being diluted in water the tincture still had a bitter taste, described by Claire Blezard as "just vile. With everything else on the market, who's going to put up with this?

The oddly bland Desert Essence Tea Tree mouthwash comes in a small, transparent plastic bottle of clear liquid, which struck testers as "very foamy", "disappointing" and leaving "a disgusting, sour aftertaste". As Rachel Thackray said: "It's a bit s, like Dettol. It's horrible so you feel it'll do you good. The overwhelming winner of our survey was this pale green mouthwash which contains extract of Salvadora persica, a bush grown in Africa and known locally as "the toothbrush tree" - twigs from it are used to clean the teeth.

It was referred to as "a miracle plant" by the Journal of Dental Practice in ; when chewed, the chemical substances found in the plant dissolve and remove tartar and other dental deposits. Most of the panellists were enthusiastic about Sarakan's effects not to mention the simple bottle with childproof, drink-from cap. Duncan Fowlie mused: "It has a lovely flavour, not bitter or sweet, with a faint aftertaste of geraniums.

But Jacinta Yeo recommended using it "sparingly and after brushing". Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later?