Your oral care routine already includes a tongue scraper, dental floss, a toothbrush, and toothpaste? Great! But does that mean you're doing everything your mouth needs? Not quite.
The right mouthwash can be an excellent addition to your daily routine. It helps reach areas that are difficult to clean, keeps your mouth feeling fresher for longer, and delivers beneficial ingredients directly to the surface of your teeth.
However, not all mouthwashes serve the same purpose. Some are designed to be used after brushing, while others work best before brushing. Some focus mainly on fresh breath, while others are formulated to support enamel health.
So how do you know which one is right for you, and when should you use it to get the greatest benefit?
Why use mouthwash?
Imagine you've just brushed your teeth. You've used a tongue scraper to remove coating from your tongue, dental floss to clean between your teeth, and your toothbrush has cleaned every surface it could reach, or even more if you're using the bioelectric Tromatz Pro. But your oral care routine doesn't end there. Your gums, cheeks, the back of your tongue, and other hard-to-reach areas still harbor bacteria that a toothbrush simply can't reach.
This is where mouthwash becomes an important final step. Because it flows throughout the entire mouth, it helps reach places that mechanical cleaning alone cannot.
Alcohol in mouthwash: why you should avoid it?
For years, mouthwash was seen as nothing more than a quick way to freshen your breath. But a minty taste doesn't necessarily mean a healthy mouth.
Your mouth is home to a unique community of microorganisms known as the oral microbiome. Keeping your teeth and gums healthy doesn't require sterilizing your mouth. In fact, long-term oral health depends on maintaining a balanced microbial environment.
One of the biggest mistakes in daily oral care is using alcohol-based mouthwash. Instead of helping, alcohol can:
- Dry out the mouth and cause discomfort.
- Damage the mouth's natural protective lining.
- Disrupt the balance of the oral microbiome, creating an environment where harmful bacteria and bad breath can thrive over time.
If your mouthwash causes a strong burning sensation, it doesn't mean it's working better. It simply means the alcohol is irritating your soft tissues.
Science-based oral care should protect your mouth, not attack it.
When mouthwash becomes part of enamel care
This is exactly why Davids developed two complementary mouthwash rituals. One of them is Davids Hydroxi™ mouthwash (after brushing).
It's an alcohol-free daily mouthwash formulated with nano-hydroxyapatite, xylitol, baking soda, and natural mint oils.
The idea is simple.
Once you've completed the mechanical cleaning of your teeth, you give your mouth one additional step of care. The key ingredient is nano-hydroxyapatite (nHA).
Why nano-hydroxyapatite?
In the Davids Hydroxi™ mouthwash formula, nano-hydroxyapatite plays a restorative role that fundamentally changes the way we think about mouthwash.
Hydroxyapatite is the primary mineral that naturally makes up tooth enamel and dentin. Because of this, nano-hydroxyapatite particles are biologically recognized by the teeth and readily incorporated into their structure.
Rather than simply coating the surface, nano-hydroxyapatite helps remineralize teeth by filling microscopic enamel defects and exposed dentin tubules.
The result is stronger enamel, improved tooth structure, and noticeably reduced sensitivity.
Why does the formula contain xylitol?
The xylitol found in Davids Hydroxi™ mouthwash does much more than provide a pleasant taste. It is a scientifically supported ingredient that helps restore and maintain a healthy oral microbiome.
Unlike regular sugar, xylitol cannot be fermented by cavity-causing bacteria. Since these bacteria cannot use it as a food source, their growth slows naturally, reducing the production of enamel-damaging acids.
Xylitol also stimulates saliva production, helping keep the mouth naturally hydrated while supporting a healthy pH balance.
This is especially important because hydroxyapatite performs best in a balanced oral environment. Together, xylitol and nano-hydroxyapatite create an ideal combination that helps remineralize enamel while protecting sensitive teeth.
Why use mouthwash after brushing?
Using Davids Hydroxi™ mouthwash after brushing allows its active ingredients to come into direct contact with freshly cleaned enamel.
After rinsing, do not rinse your mouth again with water. Leaving the mouthwash on your teeth gives nano-hydroxyapatite enough time to penetrate microscopic enamel defects and remineralize the tooth surface.
This creates a long-lasting protective layer that strengthens enamel, reduces sensitivity, and helps maintain a naturally fresh and healthy oral environment.
Using mouthwash before brushing?
What if an effective oral care routine started before you even picked up your toothbrush?
That's exactly the idea behind Davids Hydroxi™ oil pulling mouthwash with nano-hydroxyapatite.
Its formula is based on premium MCT coconut oil and inspired by the traditional practice of oil pulling. As you gently swish it around your mouth for a few minutes, the oil acts like a magnet, helping lift away plaque, bacteria, and other impurities before brushing.
While this may sound like a modern innovation, oil pulling is actually a centuries-old Ayurvedic practice. Davids has combined this time-tested tradition with modern science to create a more advanced oral care solution.
Why isn't Davids oil pulling mouthwash just coconut oil?
Davids Hydroxi™ Oil Pulling Mouthwash combines 100% MCT coconut oil, natural essential oils, and nano-hydroxyapatite.
This means you get more than the cleansing effect of traditional oil pulling. You also benefit from carefully selected active ingredients that support enamel health and overall oral wellness.
MCT coconut oil
MCT stands for medium-chain triglycerides, a type of fat with a different molecular structure than regular coconut oil.
In the Davids formula, MCT coconut oil provides a light, silky texture that feels much more pleasant to swish than thick, traditional coconut oil.
Safe essential oils
The scientists behind this formula carefully balanced the amount of peppermint and spearmint essential oils to ensure they are both effective and completely safe for everyday use.
Instead of the harsh burning sensation often associated with conventional mouthwashes, you get a clean, refreshing feeling that's gentle on your mouth.
Why does this matter? Because oral care products should be enjoyable to use. A routine that feels pleasant is one you're far more likely to stick with every day.
Nano-Hydroxyapatite
Here we return to the core philosophy behind the Hydroxi™ range: supporting enamel with the minerals it naturally contains.
This mouthwash serves as the ideal first step in your oral care routine. Think of it as an enamel-supporting treatment that prepares your teeth for brushing while helping maximize the effectiveness of your entire routine.
Why choose a professionally formulated mouthwash instead of making your own?
The internet is full of DIY oil pulling recipes made with ordinary coconut oil, but a homemade mixture simply cannot replace the professional Davids Hydroxi™ formula.
The biggest difference lies in the advanced ingredients.
At home, it's impossible to create a stable suspension containing nano-hydroxyapatite that distributes evenly throughout the liquid and remains active on the tooth surface. It's also extremely difficult to achieve the correct ingredient concentration and pH, both of which are essential for protecting the delicate tissues inside the mouth.
A professionally developed laboratory formula delivers the ideal texture, a pleasant rinsing experience, and a carefully balanced combination of ingredients that is effective without irritating the oral tissues. It's a science-backed approach that transforms a traditional wellness practice into an advanced enamel-supporting treatment.
The ideal oral care routine
For the best possible results, here's how your morning and evening routine should look.
MORNING
- Rinse with Davids Hydroxi™ oil pulling mouthwash. Use 10 ml (1 tablespoon) and gently swish for at least 2 minutes. As you become more comfortable, gradually increase the time to 5 to 10 minutes. Spit into the trash, not the sink.
- Rinse your mouth with water.
- Clean your tongue using a tongue scraper to remove bacteria and coating from the back of the tongue.
- Brush your teeth with a toothbrush and toothpaste. Because the oil pulling mouthwash has already loosened plaque, brushing becomes easier and requires less abrasive friction.
EVENING
- Clean your tongue with a tongue scraper.
- Floss using dental floss.
- Brush your teeth with a toothbrush and toothpaste.
- Rinse with Davids Hydroxi™ mouthwash and spit it out.
Do not rinse your mouth with water afterward.
Leave the active ingredients on your teeth overnight. This gives nano-hydroxyapatite time to penetrate microscopic enamel defects, remineralize the enamel, reduce sensitivity, and leave your mouth feeling fresh when you wake up.
Who can benefit most from this routine?
This oral care routine is especially beneficial if you:
- Have sensitive teeth
- Are prone to cavities
- Experience plaque buildup or gingivitis
- Struggle with bad breath
- Suffer from dry mouth (xerostomia)
- Are looking for an alcohol-free and SLS-free mouthwash
- Prefer to avoid fluoride or are looking for a natural alternative
- Enjoy hearing compliments from your dentist during routine checkups. :)
A new standard for your oral care routine
Oral care is about much more than simply brushing your teeth, and mouthwash has evolved far beyond being a quick fix for fresh breath.
By replacing harsh alcohol-based products with science-backed formulas containing nano-hydroxyapatite, your daily routine becomes a restorative treatment that supports long-term oral health.
Combining Davids Hydroxi™ oil pulling mouthwash in the morning with Davids Hydroxi™ remineralizing mouthwash at night helps fight plaque and bad breath while protecting your oral microbiome and strengthening enamel.
It's a small change to your daily routine that can deliver lasting benefits, ones you'll notice every day, and your dentist will notice too.