Gin as mouthwash

[BillyBB]

If I use Gin as a mouthwash will it break down in to sugars or acids that will rot my teeth or actually feed bacteria?
It numbs my dodgy tooth a treat!

[theprof]

No, gin will not break down into sugars or acids. Neat spirits, usually 40% or 37.5% ethyl alcohol can be regarded as bactericidal (causing death of bacteria) almost immediately upon contact. The vast majority of bacteria succumb within seconds.

In support of this, you need only think of Listerine, probably one of the most marketed and successful mouthwashes in the western hemisphere. Listerine contains around 27% ethyl alcohol the last time I looked and it's effectiveness in killing bacteria is down to this high concentration of alcohol. Gin as I said above, contains even more.

All the same, you should really get along to a dentist if the tooth is nagging you that much.

[BillyBB]

Thanks Prof.
I'm saving up for the Dentist, in case I ever find one.

[peanut273]

theprof is right.

ethanol kills germs & bacteria...so gin will kill bacteria.

Try an emergency dentist in your area...google it...\if you have an infection it may get worse and infect other areas of your teeth and gums!
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