Tesco Daily Care Freshmint Mouthwash

When it comes to mouthwash, I do like to use a product that allows me to feel the results. However, as a student, I cannot condone spending an extortionate amount of money on high end brands of dental hygiene. Tesco do a small variety of their own mouthwashes, and one of these is the Daily Care Freshmint mouthwash.

Before trying the freshmint mouthwash, I had tried the other in the range, coolmint, and had quite liked it, so I did have quite high hopes for this one. It comes in the same shaped plastic bottle, a clear plastic that dips in in the middle as if in possession of hips. It is a dark green colour that is not too pretty, but it is quite normal for a mouthwash.

When you unscrew the plastic cap, which is done by gently pushing in the sides for safety, you will smell instantly the usual mint smell that tends to emerge from most similar mouthwashes. It is a long stronger than the other in the range, and a lot stronger than I had expected.

The mouthwash tastes just as strong as it smells. As soon as you gargle it you can feel its strength at the back of your throat. It does not burn at all, unlike some of the stronger ones out there, but you can definitely tell that it is not just water! You can definitely feel it working, and the taste does last for quite a while afterwards. We're not talking all day, but I find that it lasts for at least a good hour or so.

Now that we know that it tastes nice, and masks bad breath more than the other one in the range, but does it do as it claims? It says that it helps protect against plaque, and also finds bacteria and tooth decay. Now I am not a dentist; I can see the quality of my teeth just as much as the next person can. However, I do know that I have no issues with my mouth, and having used an entire bottle of this over the last few weeks and have had no problems. My mouth is left feeling refreshed and with no 'rough bits' or complaints.

At 49p for a 500ml bottle, I really cannot complain with this product. How does it compare to others out there? Well there are definitely other options that I think have a more interesting and unique taste, but they cost often four times as much, and they are not exactly that much better! This one is also quite a bit bigger than some of the others, so you are definitely getting value for money. Of course, the only downside is that this one can only be founded in Tesco stores. If you live near a Tesco store though then this is not a problem. I definitely think it has a much nicer and stronger taste than the coolmint, but of course if you prefer milder tastes then the other one may be better. This one definitely leaves my mouth feeling a lot more refreshed though, and at such a cheap price I really cannot complain. I will definitely be repurchasing this one again!

Amy 2012