That tiny cap always throws me off, too. I used to just eyeball it, thinking “eh, a bit more can’t hurt,” but then I got paranoid after reading something about fluorosis. I asked my hygienist and she said as long as you stick to the line on the cap and don’t swallow, you’re in the clear. But I swear, the instructions are microscopic—like, who can actually read those without a magnifying glass?
One time I grabbed a “mint” rinse that tasted like straight-up bubblegum. It was so sweet I thought I’d bought a kid’s version by accident. Kind of made me question if it was even doing its job or just coating my mouth in sugar. Now I double-check the flavor before tossing it in my cart.
I do wish they’d make the measuring part a little less confusing. You’d think after all these years, they’d come up with a better system than that tiny, clear cap.
I actually kind of like the tiny cap, but I get what you mean about it being hard to read. I’ve noticed some rinses have the line almost invisible unless you tilt it just right under the light. But I’m not sure if the measuring is as big a deal as it seems—like, if you’re a bit over or under, does it really make a huge difference? I guess with fluoride it could, but I always thought the main risk was swallowing, not the exact dose. The flavors throw me off more than the measuring, honestly. Some of them taste like straight-up candy, and I can’t tell if that’s a good thing or not.
I’ve noticed some rinses have the line almost invisible unless you tilt it just right under the light. But I’m not sure if the measuring is as big a deal as it seems—like, if you’re a bit o...
I totally get what you mean about the flavors—sometimes it feels like I’m swishing Skittles, not mouthwash. I do think measuring matters a bit more with kids, especially since their bodies are smaller and they’re more likely to swallow. For adults, a little over or under probably isn’t a huge deal, but I still try to eyeball that line just in case. Ever had a rinse where the flavor was so strong it made you not want to use it at all? That happened to me with one of those bubblegum ones.
