A British surgeon warns about the potential dangers of alcohol-based mouthwash, linking it to an increased risk of specific cancers and other health problems. He advises opting for alcohol-free alternatives and emphasizes the importance of a healthy oral microbiome.
Mouthwash is a common part of many people's daily hygiene routines, but a top doctor has issued a warning about a crucial detail. 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. He emphasized the importance of checking labels and opting for alcohol-free products. Dr. Rajan cautioned, 'People shouldn't be using alcoholic if they don't need to.
We are increasingly appreciating that we have an oral microbiome, and these can be affected by alcohol.' He explained that any mouthwash containing alcohol will disrupt this microbiome, eliminating essential functions. 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. Alcohol-based mouthwash differs from alcoholic drinks - it contains a higher concentration of alcohol and stays in contact with your teeth for a longer duration. 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.' Additionally, experts have discovered that an alcoholic mouthwash can actually dry out your mouth, potentially exacerbating bad breath. The use of alcoholic mouthwash can lead to a host of problems such as burning mouth sensation, mucosal pain, the softening of composite filling materials, teeth staining, enamel erosion, and even ulcers. 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'
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