If you are suffering from receding gums, one of the best products that you can possibly incorporate into your oral hygiene arsenal is good, high-quality antiseptic mouthwash. Generally, you can pick up this kind of mouthwash at virtually any pharmacy or grocery store, and store brands are almost universally as effective as the big name national brands. However, in some cases, your dentist will probably want to prescribe you some mouthwash for receding gums. Depending on the severity of your situation, it is possible that standard OTC antiseptic mouthwash may not be adequate, or perhaps you will be able to acquire a prescription version for a lower price with your dental insurance.

Alternatively, there are many products that are not available in stores, but also do not require a prescription. Many of these products are available only at online retailer websites, and many of them claim to be the best mouthwash for receding gums. Clearly, whenever you purchase a product that you are unfamiliar with to use in treating a medical or dental condition, such as receding gums, it is imperative that you do a little bit of research, understand the ingredients of the product, and perhaps even consult your dentist or physician before use.

One common ingredient among OTC toothpaste and mouthwash brands is sodium lauryl sulfate. This chemical is found in nearly all mass produced and widely distributed oral hygiene products. Unfortunately, it has been linked to mouth ulcers and receding gums. Any mouthwash that is made for receding gums should not contain sodium lauryl sulfate, as the chemical is well known to worsen oral health conditions. If you do invest in a little known mouthwash, you will likely get a better result with a SLS free product, so always refer to the ingredients to ensure that these products are SLS free.

Finally, when you are treating receding gums, whether with mouthwash or some other product, it is important that you are consistent. Follow your dentist’s instructions to the letter, and do not improvise or change up the routine without running it by your dentist. Doing so can set back any progress you may have made, and may even cause adverse reactions depending on what products you are using and which medications (if any) you may be taking. Remember, treating receding gums is a long-term project, so don’t get discouraged, and be willing to stay your course. It will be worth it in the end.

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