In various inflammatory diseases of the cavitymouth and throat the best way to alleviate the condition is to rinse with antiseptic solutions. This treatment washes away microorganisms from the mucous membrane, the action itself improves blood circulation, and the composition of the drug prevents the growth of bacteria and heals injuries. It is only necessary to correctly determine the choice of means. Now on sale you can find various oral antiseptics. Usually they are prescribed by a doctor in accordance with the characteristics of the disease. But there are some, such as calendula tincture or furatsilin, which many people constantly keep at home and use for any problems.
Features of mouth and throat rinsing
Most inflammatory dentaldiseases require the treatment of an integrated approach. One of the means to relieve inflammation and clear the mucosa from infection is rinsing. He is appointed for this purpose:
- to speed healing of the mucous after surgical interventions or ulcers;
- remove pain, swelling and inflammation;
- destroy the bacteria that cause the inflammatory process;
- eliminate bad breath;
- stop the development of the disease and the spread of infection.
When you need to apply antiseptics
Rinsing with such solutions makes it easiertransfer a condition associated with inflammatory diseases of the tonsils, pharynx, or oral cavity. This is the most common method of treating 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 reproduction of pathogenic microorganisms in the oral cavity. Therefore, removing them with a rinse, you can speed up recovery. The use of antiseptic solutions after tooth extraction is also effective. This prevents infection in the well.
How to rinse your mouth
The effectiveness of the procedure depends on the correctness of its implementation. Therefore, using an antiseptic to rinse the mouth, you need to follow certain rules:
- The procedure should be regular.Best at least 3-4 times a day. Optimally, if rinsing is carried out after each meal. To relieve acute symptoms, such as pain, procedures can be performed every 2 hours.
- The rinse should be no hot, no more than 40 degrees. Higher temperatures can cause the spread of infection. And cold solutions disrupt blood circulation.
- Gargles should not be swallowed. Most antiseptics adversely affect the mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract.
- After removal of the tooth, an antiseptic for the oral cavity is simply collected in the mouth and held for some time on the affected area. This is called “oral baths” and promotes wound healing.
Types of solutions
All mouth and throat rinsing possessdifferent properties and are divided into several groups. By its action can be distinguished antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, deodorizing, painkillers and wound healing solutions. But most drugs have a combined effect. In addition, the composition emit synthetic drugs, plant-based products and solutions of various substances, which also have antiseptic properties.
Folk remedies for rinsing
The most famous and popular remedy forrinsing is a solution of soda and salt. It is safe, the components can be easily found in any home, and it is easy to prepare. It is necessary to dissolve a teaspoon of soda and salt in a glass of warm water. This solution relieves inflammation and swelling, cleans the mucosa from 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 possessantiseptic properties. Their advantage over synthetic agents is the absence of serious side effects and safety if accidentally swallowed. Therefore, in the absence of allergic reactions is best to use herbal remedies:
- “Chlorophyllipt” is an oily or alcoholic 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 becauseeffectively removes any inflammation, destroys the infection. This is provided by a combination of the properties of calendula with alcohol. It is used for purulent infections, heals ulcers.
- Aloe or Kalanchoe juice can be purchased at the pharmacyor cook yourself. These plants have antiseptic, regenerating and anti-inflammatory properties, and allow the cells of the mucous to regenerate.
- Propolis tincture helps with any diseases of the mouth and throat. This remedy effectively relieves pain, inflammation, kills bacteria, and accelerates wound healing.
Pharmaceutical oral antiseptics
The pharmaceutical industry has long beenIt produces various agents suitable for the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat. Previously, they were usually produced in the form of a powder or tablets that need to be dissolved in water. Now most often antiseptics for oral cavity treatment are sold in the form of concentrated solutions, which must be diluted in accordance with the instructions. Such drugs sold in the pharmacy, a lot. This fact often makes you wonder which one is better. Therefore, the choice must be made with the help of a doctor. Different oral antiseptics can be prescribed:
- "Eludril" has a combined effect.The presence of chlorhexidine in the composition of the drug provides its antiseptic properties, and the remaining components have anti-inflammatory, analgesic and wound-healing effect.
- “Rotokan” is a very effective plant-based antiseptic. Contains calendula, chamomile and yarrow extracts, which have antibacterial and wound-healing properties.
- «Йодинол» - один из видов спиртового раствора iodine. Often causes allergic reactions and, if used improperly, can cause burns to the mucous membranes. But it is very effective in stomatitis and purulent tonsillitis.
- "Miramistin" - a very famous antiseptic,used in various diseases. Its features include the fact that it is effective not only in bacterial infection, but also in viral diseases, as well as fungal infection.
Mouthwash
Most often sore throats, tonsillitis and others.inflammatory diseases of the pharynx and tonsils are treated with gargles. This method can destroy the bacterial flora and reduce inflammation. There are several effective drugs that many people do not know about. Therefore, it is worth asking the doctor what is best to use an antiseptic for the mouth and throat. Most often prescribed such drugs:
- "Stopangin" well relieves inflammation and destroys the infection, fights purulent plaque and relieves pain.
- "Yoks" - a very effective drug that contains iodine solution, but many are contraindicated because of its side effects.
- Hexoral effectively relieves pain and inflammation in tonsillitis, laryngitis and sore throat.
Most Popular Solutions
Cheap antiseptics are known to most people.for the oral cavity, which for many years used for various diseases. Even some doctors still prescribe them, as they are safe and effective. Such funds can be purchased at the pharmacy or found in every home. The main thing is to properly prepare a solution of an antiseptic for the oral cavity and follow the recommendations of the doctor for its use:
- "Furacilin" is a long-known localantibacterial drug. Most often sold in tablets that need to be dissolved in water. It turns out pale yellow solution, almost no taste and smell, but very effectively destroys the bacterial flora.
- Potassium permanganate, or potassium permanganate solution,known to all people over 40 years old. Now it is rarely found on sale, but many still use this pink solution for rinsing the mouth and throat. It not only destroys bacteria, but also contributes to the restoration of mucosal cells.
- "Chlorhexidine", despite the low price (hecosts no more than 30 rubles), has established itself as the most effective antiseptic. The drug destroys any bacteria, promotes healing of the mucous and long retains its properties, preventing the spread of the disease.
- Hydrogen peroxide also applies to budget antiseptics. It is rarely used for rinsing the mouth and throat, as it dries out the mucous. But the solution can relieve pain and inflammation.
Oral antiseptics for children
Children are most often used to rinse their mouths andthroat 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 drugs are usually prescribed to children over 3 years old, but only if the child is well able to rinse 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 auxiliary means of treating inflammatory diseases. It is better to apply them after consultation with the doctor.
