YOU SHOULD

USE
MOUTHWASH
By Vanessa Yanjan

OUTLINE

INTRODUCTION
AUDIENCE
ANALYSIS
BENEFITS OF
MOUTHWASH
CONCLUSION

INTRODUCTION
Mouthwash
Liquid used to rinse the mouth
or to gargle with
Contains antiseptic
Categorized into 2 parts:

Figure 1: Example of
a cosmetic
mouthwash

1.

Antiseptic mouthwash

2.

Cosmetic mouthwash

AUDIENCE
ANALYSIS
Reasons:

Mouthwash Usage
87.5
%

100
90
80

Claim to be lazy & it is

not a habit

Mouthwash is expensive

60

Brushing teeth alone is

enough

50

70

40
30
20
10
0

12.5
%
YES

NO

BENEFITS OF
MOUTHWASH
1. Mouthwash reduces
bad breath
2. Mouthwash prevents the
formation of plaque
3. Mouthwash prevents the
formation of cavities

Kills bacteria associated with

causing bad breath
Makes your mouth feel fresh and
clean
It does not replace brushing!

BENEFITS OF
MOUTHWASH
1. Mouthwash reduces
bad breath
2. Mouthwash
prevents the
formation of dental
plaque

Prevents dental plaque

formation on the gums, on and
in-between teeth
It does not reduce the plaque
which has already been formed

3. Mouthwash prevents
the formation of
cavities

Dental plaque

BENEFITS OF
MOUTHWASH
1. Mouthwash reduces
bad breath

Chances of cavities forming are

reduced

2. Mouthwash prevents
the formation of
plaque

Cavities cause the breakdown of

tooth and tooth decay

3. Mouthwash
prevents the
formation of
cavities

Decaying of tooth

CONCLUSION
If a patient cannot clean his teeth, no
dentist can clean them for him
-Martin H. Fischer

THANK YOU!
Any questions?