With various inflammatory diseases of the mouth and throat, the best way to alleviate the condition is rinsing with antiseptic solutions. Such treatment washes away microorganisms from the mucosa, the action itself improves blood circulation, and the composition of the drug prevents the growth of bacteria and heals damage. You just need to choose the right tool. Now on sale you can find different antiseptics for the oral cavity. Usually they are prescribed by a doctor in accordance with the characteristics of the disease. But there are some, such as tincture of calendula or furatsilin, which many people constantly keep at home and use for any problems.
Features of rinsing the mouth and throat
Most inflammatory dental diseases require an integrated approach for treatment. One of the means to relieve inflammation and clear the mucous from infection is rinsing. He is appointed for this purpose:
- to accelerate the healing of the mucosa after surgery or ulcers;
- relieve pain, swelling and inflammation;
- destroy bacteria,causing inflammation;
- eliminate bad breath;
- stop the development of the disease and the spread of infection.
When to use antiseptics
Rinsing with such solutions makes it easier to endure the condition associated with inflammatory diseases of the tonsils, pharynx or oral cavity. This is the most common way to treat stomatitis, tonsillitis, tonsillitis, colds. Rinses are also prescribed by dentists for most inflammatory diseases of the teeth. After all, gingivitis, periodontitis and other diseases are caused by the multiplication of pathogenic microorganisms in the oral cavity. Therefore, removing them by rinsing, you can speed up recovery. It is also effective to use antiseptic solutions after tooth extraction. This prevents the infection from multiplying in the hole.
How to rinse your mouth properly
The effectiveness of the procedure depends on the correctness of its implementation. Therefore, when using an antiseptic for rinsing the mouth, you must follow certain rules:
- The procedure should be regular. Best of all at least 3-4 times a day. It is optimal if rinsing is carried out after each meal. For acute symptoms such as pain, treatments may be performed every 2 hours.
- Rinse solution should not be hot, no more than 40 degrees. Higher temperatures can cause infection to spread. And cold solutions disrupt blood circulation.
- The mouthwash must not be swallowed. Most antisepticsadversely affect the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract.
- An antiseptic for the oral cavity after tooth extraction is simply typed into the mouth and keeps for some time on the affected area. This is called "mouth baths" and promotes healing of the wound.
Types of solutions
All mouth and throat rinses have different properties and are divided into several groups. By their action, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, deodorizing, analgesic and wound healing solutions can be distinguished. But most drugs have a combined effect. In addition, synthetic preparations, plant-based products and solutions of various substances, which also have antiseptic properties, are isolated by composition.
Folk rinse
The most famous and popular rinse is a solution of soda and s alt. It is safe, the ingredients are easily found in any home, and it is easy to prepare. It is necessary to dissolve a teaspoon of soda and s alt in a glass of warm water. This solution relieves inflammation and swelling, cleanses the mucous membrane of bacteria. Suitable for use in viral colds, toothache or stomatitis. For more serious infections, pus or ulcers, 3-4 drops of iodine can be added to the solution.
Herbal preparations
Many medicinal plants have antiseptic properties. Their advantage over synthetic agents isno serious side effects and safety in case of accidental ingestion. Therefore, in the absence of allergic reactions, it is best to use herbal remedies:
- "Chlorophyllipt" is an oil or alcohol extract of eucalyptus leaves. It has a strong antibacterial effect, heals wounds well. Therefore, it is often prescribed for purulent infections.
- Calendula tincture is very popular, as it effectively removes any inflammation, destroys the infection. This is ensured by the combination of the properties of calendula with alcohol. It is used for purulent infections, heals ulcers.
- Aloe or Kalanchoe juice can be purchased at a pharmacy or prepared by yourself. These plants have antiseptic, regenerating and anti-inflammatory properties, allow you to restore mucosal cells.
- Propolis tincture helps with any diseases of the mouth and throat. This remedy effectively relieves pain, inflammation, destroys bacteria and accelerates wound healing.
Pharmacy oral antiseptics
The pharmaceutical industry has long produced various products suitable for the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the mouth and throat. In the past, they were usually available as powder or tablets to be dissolved in water. Now, most often, oral antiseptics are sold in the form of concentrated solutions that must be diluted in accordance with the instructions. There are many such drugs sold in pharmacies. This fact is oftenmakes you wonder which one is better. Therefore, the choice must be made with the help of a doctor. Various oral antiseptics may be prescribed:
- "Eludril" has a combined effect. The presence of chlorhexidine in the preparation provides its antiseptic properties, and the remaining components have an anti-inflammatory, analgesic and wound-healing effect.
- "Rotokan" is a very effective plant-based antiseptic. Contains extracts of calendula, chamomile and yarrow, which have antibacterial and wound healing properties.
- "Iodinol" - one of the types of alcohol solution of iodine. It often causes allergic reactions and, if used incorrectly, can cause a burn of the mucous membrane. But it is very effective for stomatitis and purulent sore throat.
- Miramistin is a very well-known antiseptic used for various diseases. Its features include the fact that it is effective not only for bacterial infection, but also for viral diseases, as well as fungal infection.
Solutions for gargling
Most often, tonsillitis, tonsillitis and other inflammatory diseases of the pharynx and tonsils are treated with rinses. It is this method that can destroy the bacterial flora and relieve inflammation. There are several effective drugs that many people do not know about. Therefore, it is worth asking your doctor which is best to use an antiseptic for the mouth and throat. The most commonly prescribed drugs are:
- "Stopangin" shoots wellinflammation and destroys the infection, fights purulent plaque and relieves pain.
- Yoks is a very effective preparation containing iodine solution, but is contraindicated for many due to its side effects.
- "Geksoral" effectively relieves pain and inflammation in tonsillitis, laryngitis and tonsillitis.
Most popular solutions
Most people are familiar with inexpensive oral antiseptics that have been used for many years for various diseases. Even some doctors still prescribe them, as they are safe and effective. Such funds can be purchased at a pharmacy or found in every home. The main thing is to properly prepare an antiseptic solution for the oral cavity and follow the doctor's recommendations for its use:
- "Furacilin" is a long-known local antibacterial drug. Most often sold in tablets that need to be dissolved in water. It turns out a pale yellow solution, almost tasteless and odorless, but very effective in destroying the bacterial flora.
- Potassium permanganate, or a solution of potassium permanganate, is known to all people over 40 years old. It is now rarely seen on the market, but many people still use this pink solution for rinsing their mouths and throats. It not only destroys bacteria, but also helps to restore mucosal cells.
- "Chlorhexidine", despite the low price (it costs no more than 30 rubles), has established itself as the most effective antiseptic. The drug destroys any bacteria, promotes healing of the mucosa and retains its properties for a long time, preventing the spreaddiseases.
Hydrogen peroxide is also a budget antiseptic. It is rarely used for rinsing the mouth and throat, as it greatly dries out the mucous membrane. But the solution can relieve pain and inflammation
Oral antiseptics for children
Children are most often used to rinse their mouths and throats with decoctions of medicinal herbs. They do not cause side effects and are safe if accidentally swallowed. The best antiseptic properties have such herbs: calendula, chamomile, St. John's wort, sage, oak bark. They are used for stomatitis, tonsillitis and other inflammatory diseases of the mouth and throat. Synthetic preparations are usually prescribed for children over 3 years old, but only if the child is good at rinsing and does not swallow the solution. Miramistin or Furacilin are considered the safest for children.
All antiseptic solutions for rinsing the mouth and throat are only an adjunct in the treatment of inflammatory diseases. It is better to use them after consulting a doctor.
