# Rinse Types Guide
> Mouthwashes differ in purpose and ingredients. A plain guide to the main kinds, what each is for and who might use them.

## Guides
- [What Cosmetic Mouthwash Does](https://types-of-mouthwash-explained.pages.dev/cosmetic-mouthwash-purpose/): A cosmetic rinse is meant to freshen breath and leave a clean taste for a short while.
- [Antibacterial Rinse Ingredients](https://types-of-mouthwash-explained.pages.dev/antibacterial-mouthwash-ingredients/): Antibacterial rinses list an active ingredient meant to reduce bacteria in the mouth, and the label should name it.
- [What a Fluoride Rinse Is For](https://types-of-mouthwash-explained.pages.dev/fluoride-rinse-purpose/): A fluoride rinse delivers fluoride to the teeth as an extra step alongside fluoride toothpaste, and it is usually suggested by a dental professional for a.
- [Prescription Rinses Explained](https://types-of-mouthwash-explained.pages.dev/prescription-rinses/): Prescription rinses are stronger medicated mouth rinses that a dentist or doctor decides to give you for a specific reason, usually after an exam or a.
- [Natural and Herbal Mouthwash Claims](https://types-of-mouthwash-explained.pages.dev/natural-herbal-mouthwash/): A natural herbal mouthwash is still a mouthwash, and "natural" on the front of the bottle is a marketing word, not a measure of safety or effectiveness.

## About
- [About Rinse Types Guide](https://types-of-mouthwash-explained.pages.dev/about/): not medical advice, how the site is funded and how guides are made

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