will mouthwash stain my braces?

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#16 Post by **kypsis** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 11:34 am

For me, the Crest Pro Health blue mouthwash leaves residue on the wire, little "stringy" fellows - but only on the wire, not on brackets or teeth. If I rinse a few times with water, or just touch one of my broxy brushes to that blue residue, it comes right off. Does that mean my wire has bacteria even after I brush? How should I brush to get rid of the bacteria on the wire?

Good to hear I'm not the only one who this has happened to. The first time I was quite shocked, and couldn't figure out what had happened to cause my wire to turn blue...

#17 Post by **laurene** » Sun Jun 03, 2007 8:01 am

I can't seem to find some of the mouthwashes everyone is talking about like Pro Health(I have only seen the toothpaste) and ACT. I am in Vancouver Canada and it seems like the selection here for mouthwash is quite limited. I have checked out the 2 major drug stores here and still nothing. Is there anyone from around here that have found the above items?

Also, does anyone know of a mouthwash that contains fluoride, tarter control, and whitening all in one? I don't want to have to buy 2 or 3 different types of mouthwashes.

Thanks

#18 Post by **mindykatz** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 11:25 am

I tried posting this message earlier but got an error, so I don't think it posted. If it did and this is a repeat- sorry!

Just a non-braces related warning about Crest Pro-Health products (mostly about the toothpaste). If you are sensitive to fluoride or have very sensitive/blemish-prone skin, you may want to stay away from the Pro-Health line. I began using it when it first came out, and in about a week developed dozens and dozens of tiny pimple-like bumps around my lips and chin. I went to the dermatologist after I couldn't clear them up with OTC acne meds - apparently I am hyper-sensitive to the type of fluoride used in the Pro-Health stuff (I forget what it's called but it is a different type of fluoride than you see in most other toothpastes - its on the toothpaste label). Because of this, I developed something called perioral dermatitis, which caused the bumps all around my mouth. I temporarily switched to fluoride-free toothpaste and the bumps went away in about 3 weeks. However, if I would have kept using the Pro-Health for a longer period of time, I proably would have needed perscription antibiotics to clear it.

Just a warning! Perioral dermatitis looks awful (look it up on google images!) and I don't wish it upon anyone! Fortunately most people don't have this problem!

#19 Post by **Meloho** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 6:04 pm

Ok, I get the little blue stringy things on my braces after my rinse with Oral B Anti-bacterial mouthwash (usually alcohol-free, but had to get the alcohol one for now). As far as I knew, it was just what sticks when it mixes with saliva. How do you guys know it's evidence of bacteria missed when brushing? I mean, maybe my anti-bacterial wash isn't doing it's job then??

Fri Aug 03, 2007 6:40 pm

I didn't meet the situation, everything seems well. It doesn't stain.

#21 Post by **Rosie** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 8:27 am

I love the Colgate Plax Whitening mouthwash...Has anyone used this with clear or light coloured ligs? Does it stain? I'm getting braced today and I never even thought about mouthwah staining clear ligs.....

I've also got Dentyl or could purchase colgate fluorigard from the Orthodontist today......Does anyone know if these products stain???