Mouth Care

How To Care For Your Mouth

It is very important you keep your mouth clean and moist. Along with brushing and flossing, you should rinse your mouth regularly with a mouth wash.

How to make mouthwash

  • Mix 1 level teaspoon (5 grams) of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) and 1 level teaspoon of salt with 4 cups (1 litre) of water.
  • Put the mouthwash in a container with a lid.
  • If the mouthwash is refrigerated, throw away after 48 hours.
  • If the mouthwash is kept at room temperature, throw away at the end of the day.

How to use mouthwash

  • Shake well before using
  • Rinse and gargle with one tablespoon (15ml) and then spit out.
  • Repeat 2 or 3 times at each use.
  • Use mouthwash every 2 hours during the day.

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