Mouthwash “Forest Balsam” is a domestically produced oral hygiene aid.
The active components used in it help solve many problems of teeth and gums.
To ensure proper therapy, it is necessary to carefully approach the issue of choosing a specific type of emulsion.
Release form and composition
The product is available in the form of a rinse aid:
- with oak bark for bleeding gums: with pine flavor (250 ml in a bottle);
- with sage for gum inflammation: with pine flavor (250 ml in a bottle);
- for healthy gums with propolis: pine flavor (250 ml in a bottle);
- active gel for sensitive teeth and gums: mint flavor (400 ml in a bottle);
- intensive gum restoration: with herbal flavor (250 ml in a bottle).
The composition of the Oak Bark Rinse for Bleeding Gums / Sage Rinse for Inflamed Gum / Gum Health Rinse with Propolis includes: Aqua, Glycerin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Abies Sibirica Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Leaf Powder, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Chelidonium Majus Extract, Turpentine, Juniperus Communis Fruit Extract, Sodium Fluoride, Cetylpyridinium Chloride, Aroma, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Phenoxyethanol, PVM/MA Copolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Saccharin, Sodium Sulfite, Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene, CI 19140, CI 42090; Quercus Alba Bark Extract//Propolis Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propylene Glycol.
The active gel rinse for sensitive teeth and gums/intensive gum restoration rinse includes: Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Leaf Powder, Chelidonium Majus Extract, Abies Sibirica Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Aqua, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Saccharin, Sodium Sulfite, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Cetylpyridinium Chloride, Aroma, Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene, Citric Acid, CI 19140, CI 42090; [Sorbitol, Hydrated Silica, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Cellulose Gum, Potassium Citrate, Hydroxyapatite, Zinc Citrate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Trisodium Phosphate, Sodium Monofluorophosphate, Calendula Officinalis Flower, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Mica, Sodium Chloride , Sodium Sulfate, CI 77891]/[PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Bisabolol, Troxerutin, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Fluoride, Disodium EDTA, Eugenol, Linalool].
The content of fluoride ions in all types of rinses is 200 ppm and provides a basic anti-caries effect.
Mouthwashes for caries prevention: which one to choose?
- Elmex (Elmex). According to most dentists, this product is the best. It contains amino fluoride, the most effective fluoride compound, which forms a thin film on the teeth, thanks to which fluoride continues to penetrate into the tissues even after using the product. Elmex does not contain alcohol or any antibiotics that provoke the development of dysbacteriosis. The mouthwash can be used continuously from the age of 6 years. The average price of a 400-ml bottle is about 230 rubles.
- PRESIDENT (President) "Classic Plus". A quality Italian product with sodium fluoride and herbal ingredients. In addition to strengthening the enamel, the mouthwash freshens breath. It is slightly inferior to Elmex in terms of effectiveness, and it costs more: 250 ml. solution will cost 210 rubles.
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
Forest Balm Gum Rinse is a series of products that maintain oral hygiene, help reduce inflammation and bleeding of the gums, and prevent the appearance of tartar and caries. The product helps improve the immunity of the oral cavity and, according to clinical and microbiological tests, helps maintain the balance of its natural microflora even with prolonged use, and also relieves the feeling of dry mucous membranes and freshens breath.
Each product is produced using a patented technology - instead of water, a decoction of five medicinal herbs (yarrow, chamomile, St. John's wort, nettle, celandine) is used in the recipes. Thanks to vacuum extraction technology, the temperature at which herbs are processed does not exceed 35 °C, which ensures more effective preservation of their beneficial properties. The preparations also include a coniferous complex, which is a combination of fir oil, coniferous balsamic paste, coniferous chlorophyll-carotene paste and a multivitamin concentrate with polyprenols.
With the combined use of herbal ingredients of the decoction, as well as other medicinal components included in the rinses, their healing effect is mutually enhanced, as a result of which metabolic processes are improved, the trophism of the soft periodontal tissues is restored, and the gingival margin is strengthened.
The active components of Forest Balm Gum Rinse have the following beneficial properties:
- chamomile flower extract [Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract]: contains bisabolol, which exhibits antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, wound healing and soothing effects; reduces swelling, has a hemostatic effect;
- yarrow extract (Achillea Millefolium Extract): contains essential oils with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties; counteracts the development of the inflammatory cascade and reduces the bacterial load on periodontal tissue;
- Nettle leaf extract [Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Leaf Powder]: contains flavonoids, carotenoids, vitamin C, tannins; exhibits a hemostatic effect, participates in the normalization of the vascular wall of the microvasculature;
- celandine extract (Chelidonium Majus Extract): contains saponins and alkaloids; helps strengthen the protective function of the oral cavity and restore epithelial homeostasis;
- St. John's wort extract (Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract): participates in the normalization of cellular metabolism, strengthens the trophic function of the gums and stabilizes the functions of mitochondria;
- oak bark extract (Quercus Alba Bark Extract): contains tannin, flavonoids, pectins, carotene, healthy sugars; reduces gum bleeding, has a pronounced anti-inflammatory and astringent effect, and has an antibacterial effect;
- Siberian fir extract (Abies Sibirica Leaf Extract): contains fir oil, vitamins E, C, B and A (carotene), a large number of macro- and microelements; demonstrates a pronounced antibacterial effect, inhibiting the development of pathogenic bacteria in the oral cavity; strengthens gums, eliminates bleeding;
- oleoresin (Turpentine): participates in processes that enhance oral immunity;
- aloe juice (Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice): improves nutrition and accelerates the restoration of gum tissue;
- Juniper extract (Juniperus Communis Fruit Extract): strengthens gum tissue, promoting increased blood circulation;
- pine nut oil (Pinus Sibirica Seed Oil): activates the process of periodontal restoration, participates in relieving gum swelling;
- sage leaf extract [Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract]: has an anti-inflammatory and healing effect, inhibits the development of pathogenic microorganisms in the oral cavity;
- ginger root extract [Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract]: demonstrates pronounced antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects;
- propolis extract (Propolis Extract): counteracts the development of inflammation in gum tissue;
- bioactive fluoride (Sodium Fluoride): strengthens tooth enamel, protecting against caries;
- troxerutin: helps reduce bleeding gums.
A rinse with oak bark for bleeding gums has an immunoactive effect, improves the condition of the gums from the first day of use, with regular use it reduces bleeding gums by up to 94%, and helps improve the microbiological condition of the oral cavity.
Rinse with sage for gum inflammation and Rinse for healthy gums with propolis have immunoactive properties, help strengthen the gums and intensively nourish them. From the first day of use, they relieve gum soreness, with regular use they reduce gum inflammation by up to 94%, reduce the rate of plaque formation on teeth by 5 times, weaken the bacterial load on the soft tissues of the oral cavity (after 1 month when combined with Forest Balm toothpaste).
Active gel rinse for sensitive teeth and gums reduces painful reactions of teeth to external irritants, and against the background of periodontitis helps protect exposed tooth necks. From the first day of use it reduces tooth sensitivity for up to 12 hours. After 7 days, it reduces the accumulation of plaque between teeth by 1.5 times (when compared with rinses that do not have significant adhesive properties). After 14 days, the condition of teeth and gums improves by 2 times compared to the initial condition.
Rinse intensively restores gums when combined with Forest Balm toothpaste reduces pain and swelling in the gums from the first day of use. Over the course of 5 days, it completely eliminates microdamages and wounds in the oral cavity. Within 7 days it ensures complete restoration of gum tissue in individual areas of inflammation.
Indications for use
According to the instructions, Forest Balm Gum Rinse is recommended for use for the following conditions/diseases:
- with oak bark for bleeding gums and with sage for inflammation of the gums: gingivitis, periodontitis (inflammation and bleeding of the gums), as a preventative;
- for gum health with propolis: gums are prone to inflammation and bleeding (as a strengthening agent); soreness and inflammation of the gums caused by wearing braces, orthodontic structures, removable dentures;
- active gel for sensitive teeth and gums: weakened enamel or increased sensitivity of teeth (as a means of protection against pathogenic bacteria, plaque and tartar); the use of toothpastes with a whitening effect (to restore tooth enamel);
- intensive restoration of gums: deterioration of the gums as a result of gingivitis, periodontitis; post-operative period – gum care, enhanced nutrition and strengthening.
Instructions for use of Forest Balm Gum Rinse: method and dosage
Since all types of products from the Forest Balm Gum Rinse line do not lead to an imbalance in the oral microflora, they are recommended to be used after each brushing of teeth, as well as after meals in order to cleanse the interdental spaces.
Before use, pour the required amount of product into the cap of the bottle, and then rinse your mouth thoroughly for 30 seconds. There is no need to rinse your mouth with water after the procedure.
A product with sage and propolis against the background of gum inflammation, as well as with oak bark against the background of bleeding gums, is recommended to be used after each brushing of teeth in combination with Forest Balm toothpaste, and also to treat the oral cavity after each meal. In order to prevent inflammation and bleeding of the gums and to improve the nutrition of the soft tissues of the oral cavity during the period of remission, the product must be used at least 1 time per day.
Active gel rinses for sensitive teeth and gums and intensive gum restoration are recommended to be used after meals, as well as before and after brushing your teeth at least 2 times a day.
Forest balm Gum rinse can be used with an irrigator.
Benefits of regular use
Keep in mind! Toothpaste alone is not enough to provide complete protection for your teeth and mouth.
The “Forest Balsam” rinse advantageously complements the usual hygiene procedure and has the following list of advantages:
- Removes hard-to-reach dental plaque . The mouthwash cleanses the palate, tongue, area under the tongue and cheeks. Most often, these are the areas that are neglected when brushing your teeth every day.
- Provides oral protection until the end of the day . Unlike toothpaste, the rinse is not washed off. It creates a protective film on the mucous tissue, which provides reliable protection against harmful bacteria.
- A wide range of . Everyone will be able to choose a “Forest Balm” to solve their specific problem.
special instructions
Mouthwash should not be swallowed!
Forest balm Gum rinse with oak and fir bark extract provides easy cleansing of areas that are difficult to reach with a toothbrush and prevents the recurrence of bleeding during brushing. It takes at least 30 seconds to treat the gums during inflammation, and it is especially necessary to clean the interdental spaces carefully, since it is in these areas, according to statistics, that 57% of dental plaque remains, which can subsequently lead to the occurrence of periodontal diseases.
Treatment for gum disease should only be performed by a dentist. At home, gingivitis should be prevented, and if a lesion develops, you can only temporarily ease the discomfort and slow down the development of the inflammatory process.
When wearing removable dentures, especially in the first 1–3 months of use, unpleasant symptoms or discomfort may occur due to improper or too long wearing. It is necessary to inform a specialist about these undesirable reactions, but if the gums under the denture become inflamed regularly, you can enhance their care with a product containing propolis and St. John's wort. Forest balm Gum rinse effectively cleanses the entire oral cavity, and, exhibiting an anti-inflammatory effect, helps strengthen and restore gums under increased stress associated with wearing a denture.
Forest balm Gum rinse active gel for sensitive teeth and gums is characterized by a long-lasting effect in the oral cavity. The drug, forming a thin protective film on the teeth and gums, helps strengthen tooth enamel and restore gums, reduces the formation of plaque, and prevents staining of the enamel with food dyes (tea, coffee, etc.).
Intensive gum restoration rinse is a product used in periodontics to carry out an express course of gum restoration. The product is able to act deep in the gums, blocking inflammation and normalizing its nutrition, thereby facilitating the complete restoration of the soft tissues of the oral cavity.
Mouth rinses are not drugs. The use of these drugs does not relieve the need for regular sanitation of the oral cavity by a dentist.
Why do you need a gum rinse?
Reference! According to medical research, more than 60% of dental diseases begin due to poor hygiene and, as a result, abnormally rapid proliferation of bacteria.
The natural microflora is disrupted , which leads to thinning of the enamel, the development of purulent processes and bad breath.
Bad breath caused by inflammation cannot be fully masked with chewing gum or mints.
You will have to completely rethink your approach to hygiene.
Forest Balm mouthwash will help you maintain oral health and fresh breath . It harmoniously complements teeth brushing and has the following effects :
- Removes yellow stains from coffee, cigarettes or medications.
- Supports dental health thanks to plant extracts.
- Eliminates morning bleeding of gums .
- Gives your breath pleasant herbal notes of freshness.
- Accelerates healing processes (after injuries or surgery).
- Stops the growth of pathogenic microorganisms that provoke the development of dental diseases.
Analogs
Analogs of Forest Balm Gum Rinse are Albadent oral balm, medicinal herbs; Stomatofit Fresh rinse; ROX Raspberry mouthwash; Mouthwash Lacalut aktiv; Listerine Expert mouth rinse Gum protection; President Active Mouthwash; Mouthwash Fluorodent Cedar; Mouthwash Asepta Fresh; Mouthwash Fluorodent Healing herbs; Colgate Plax Forte mouthwash Oak and fir bark, etc.
Reviews of Forest Balm Gum Rinse
Reviews about Forest Balm Gum Rinse are overwhelmingly positive.
Products with oak bark for bleeding gums / with sage for inflammation of the gums, according to consumers, are distinguished by a natural pine smell and pleasant mint taste, provide effective gum protection, quickly and effectively reduce pain, inflammation and bleeding.
A rinse for healthy gums with propolis, according to user reviews, has a pleasant refreshing smell, mint taste, cleanses the oral cavity for a long time, prevents the deposition of plaque, strengthens the gums, prevents exposure of the neck of the tooth, relieves inflammation and discomfort that occurs when wearing dentures.
Gel-rinse for sensitive teeth and gums has a pleasant smell and taste, as well as a long-lasting effect, gives fresh breath, eliminates increased sensitivity of teeth, strengthens enamel, effectively cleanses the oral cavity, and protects gums.
Intensive gum restoration rinse helps to eliminate bleeding gums very quickly and effectively.
The disadvantages of rinses include the presence in their composition not only of natural products, but also of various chemicals. Some users report a tingling sensation on their tongue when using the product.
What does it contain?
“Forest Balsam” has won over its consumers thanks to its natural composition .
It contains the following active substances:
- Calendula extract . Relieves pain and reduces sensitivity when the enamel is thinning.
- Oak bark. Stops bleeding gums, has a disinfectant and antimicrobial effect on the oral cavity.
- Sea buckthorn extract . Relieves toothache, accelerates regenerative processes.
- Lingonberry and raspberry extract . They have antioxidant properties.
- Nettle extract . Saturates mucous membranes with important microelements. Maintains local immunity at an optimally high level.
- Propolis. Has a pronounced disinfectant effect. Eliminates pathogenic bacteria that cause bad breath.
The rinse aid also contains chemicals necessary to enhance the properties of the main components and extend shelf life.