Benefits of Mouth Rinses:
Older children and teenagers may express interest in mouthwash as a breath freshning agent, and they can reap the benefits of a fluoride rinse as well. Older children that have braces are especially good candidates for fluoride mouth rinses because the rinse can help prevent teeth from acid producing plaque bacteria which may build-up under the brackets.
Ages 6-12 should only use a mouth rinse under close supervision
Ages 6 an under should not use a mouth rinse due to probability of swallowing it.