Megan Sheppard: MRSA and natural mouthwash

Can you please recommend a good natural mouthwash?

The main reason many health-conscious individuals avoid conventional anti-bacterial mouthwashes from the supermarket or pharmacy in favour of herbal alternatives is not just because of the chemical ingredients, most have an anti-bacterial action, which wipes out the beneficial oral bacteria along with the pathogenic bacteria responsible for gum disease.

It is important that any natural mouthwash you choose will help to kill off and prevent further growth of the gum disease-causing bacteria Prevotella intermedia and Porphyromonas gingivalis. If these bacteria are allowed to build up, they cause gingivitis and periodontal disease. Not only does this contribute to gum pocket issues, tooth decay, and enamel erosion, these bacteria also create waste that can enter the blood stream and lead to heart disease.