Toothbrushes and Rinses

IDH: What new types of rinses are catching your eye?

Meyer-Lippert: There seems to be a shift taking place in the mindset surrounding products in general. Throughout my many years as a hygienist, there was mainly a focus on "killing germs," but when products are killing harmful bacteria they are often also killing healthy bacteria that are necessary for oral health. I like that there are more products being introduced to support a diverse and healthier oral microbiome and believe that this will continue to be an area of growth in the market.

IDH:When do you recommend a rinse to patients?

Meyer-Lippert: My main concern with product recommendations is to always treat each patient as an individual and only make recommendations according to their specific needs. There truly is no one-size-fits-all solution. Does this patient suffer from dry mouth? Is it a teenager completing orthodontics? Or someone suffering from a condition like burning mouth syndrome? There are rinses that are great choices for one of these situations but not the others.

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