You've been using mouthwash wrong - as expert reveals unusual ingredient to clean teeth

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Dr Alan Clarke said using the mouthwash ingredient can help remove bacteria (Image: Lea Paterson/Getty Images/Science Photo Library RF) A surprising mouthwash ingredient could combat bacteria and boost your teeth and gum health, an expert has claimed. Speaking to Woman's Weekly, Dr Richard Marques, a Harley Street dentist , warned against using mouthwash immediately after brushing, as it could remove the fluoride and dilute its "preventative effects".

According to the magazine, it's advisable to use mouthwash at various times of the day instead, but opting for a more unusual ingredient can also provide health benefits and tackle bacteria in your mouth. Dr Alan Clarke, the clinical director at Paste Dental, said: "Swishing coconut oil around your mouth for up to 15-20 minutes can help remove bacteria, promoting healthier gums and teeth." function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.

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