Dr Karan Rajan has warned against using certain types of mouthwash
Mouthwash is a staple in many people's daily hygiene routines, but a top doctor has issued an urgent warning about a crucial detail that everyone should be aware of. Dr Karan Rajan, a British surgeon working for the NHS, has raised concerns over certain types of mouthwash due to their potential link to an increased risk of developing specific forms of cancer.
Dr Rajan explained that any mouthwash containing alcohol will disrupt this microbiome, eliminating essential functions, reports the Express. For instance, he noted that much of the "good" bacteria in our mouths help protect our teeth and gums, freshen our breath, and assist in digestion. By rinsing our mouths with an alcohol-based solution twice daily, we could be setting ourselves up for serious health issues down the line. He added: "Some early evidence suggesting that chronic mouthwash use has been linked, from a correlation point of view, to increasing rates of colorectal cancers because of that disrupted oral microbiome."
In his podcast 'Dr Karan Explores', Dr Rajan welcomed Whitney DiFoggio, a US-based dental hygienist. DiFoggio raised questions about the necessity of mouthwash, mentioning: "You don't need a mouthwash. Manually brushing the plaque and debris from your teeth with a toothbrush with something to get between your teeth as well as the fronts, backs, tops and bottoms is what you need.
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