IS MOUTHWASH NECESSARY FOR CHILDREN?

Between the age of 6 to 17 years, an individual is most prone to dental cavity formation. According to the American Dental Association (ADA), an individual may have 10 decayed, filled or missing teeth by the age of 15 years. Oral bacteria can cause dental plaque, gingivitis, periodontal disease, and halitosis. Gum infections have been reported to lead to heart disease. The bacteria that produce unpleasant odors (halitosis) can also cause infections. Thus, a bactericidal mouthwash is important for keeping good health!

SPRINGKISS^® Jr. IS NOT JUST ANOTHER MOUTHWASH PRODUCT!

Specially formulated for children, using safe and
nontoxic ingredients.

Broad spectrum of microbicidal activity.

Kills bacteria that cause bad breath.

With XYLITOL, known for its anti-cariogenic properties.

Free of sugar, alcohol or cationic antimicrobial agents.

Attractive pink color and pleasant bubble gum flavor.

Children, able to gargle and rinse without
swallowing, can use it.

WHY USE Spring Kiss Jr.^TM?   

Many all natural mouthwash products are plant extract formulations, without significant microbicidal activity.

Some other anti-bacterial product contain preservatives and their antibacterial property is probably limited only to the bacteria present in the mouthwash bottle!

Although effective because of burning feeling high alcoholic mouthwash products cannot be held in the  mouth for the recommended duration to be useful

In study conducted in 1991, the oral cancer risk was found elevated to 40% in  male and 60% in female users of high alcohol mouthwash.

A survey published in 1989, revealed that approximately five thousand children were intoxicated with alcohol containing mouthwash products in 1988 alone!

Diabetics are also advised against the use of alcoholic mouthwash products.

Use of alcoholic mouthwash is forbidden in certain religious faiths.

Anionic ingredients present in tough paste can reduce the antibacterial activity of cationic agents used in many mouthwash products.  Therefore, using thee products in conjunction with toothpaste can neutralize the germicidal power of the mouthwash.

Some gram negative bacteria are resistant to cationic agents, especially in formulations with low percentage of alcohol.

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