Toothpaste or mouthwash: which one do your kids actually use?

srunner33 · 2025-09-04T22:10:20Z

Trying to keep my 6-year-old’s teeth in good shape is, honestly, kind of a circus. She’ll brush her teeth (with some prodding), but I’m always second-guessing if she’s actually getting them clean or just eating the toothpaste. Lately, I’m seeing a lot of ads for kids’ mouthwashes that claim to help prevent cavities, and now I’m wondering if that’s worth adding to our routine. I grew up with just brushing and flossing, no fancy rinses or anything, and my teeth turned out… okayish? Had a few fillings as a kid, not gonna lie. But these days it feels like there’s a product for everything. My daughter actually seems more excited about using a fun-tasting mouthwash than brushing sometimes (she calls it “magic swish”), but is that really doing anything if she’s not brushing well? Or is it just making her breath smell like bubblegum? Would you stick with focusing on better brushing habits, or add in the mouthwash even if her brushing isn’t 100%? I don’t want to overcomplicate things or give her a false sense of security, but maybe the extra step helps? Curious what’s worked for your kids—do they actually use mouthwash regularly, or is it one of those things that just sits in the bathroom cabinet?

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Funny, my kid actually prefers the regular mouthwash, burn and all—says it “feels like it’s working.” I get what you mean about dryness, though. Have you noticed if the alcohol-free ones still freshen breath as well? I’m not totally convinced they do.

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