Steep mints in a bottle of vodka, strain out the herbs and gargle with the liquor.
A solution, usually anti-septic, used to clean mouth and deodorize breath. Dental researchers continue to study the effectiveness of antimicrobial mouthrinses. A recent study concludes "that the adjunctive use of antimicrobial mouthrinses can provide significant benefits to patients who can not maintain adequate levels of plaque and gingivitis control." Emphasis is on adjunctive use. Antimicrobial mouthrinses are an adjunct to homecare not a substitute. Another study concludes "in conjunction with professional care (prophylaxis) and tooth brushing over six months, rinsing twice daily with an essential-oil containing mouthrinse was at least as good as flossing daily in reducing interproximal plaque and gingivitis."
Mouth rinse or mouthwash is a product used for oral hygiene. Antiseptic and anti-plaque mouth rinse claims to kill the germs that cause plaque, gingivitis, and bad breath. Anti-cavity mouth rinse uses fluoride to protect against tooth decay.