ACT Restoring Mouthwash -- Cool Splash Mint Review

When trying to determine what type of mouthwash that we wanted to go with, our priorities were a combination of something that would taste good, and which would accomplish the goals of any good mouthwash: to freshen breath.  What we ended up purchasing was a bottle of the ACT Restoring Mouthwash, in the Cool Splash Mint flavor.  It advertised right on the front that it would help to kill bad breath germs and freshen our breath with a "clean burst of icy spearmint."  The bottle itself held 18 ounces of the mouthwash, with a drinking cup serving as the cap, and it contained a bright blue liquid inside.

Taking it home, we wanted to put it to use right away that night, and we followed the recommendation of first brushing out teeth and then putting the mouthwash to work.  To use this mouthwash, they suggest using the cap as the cup, and then to measure out 10 milliliters of the mouthwash in the cap using the markings on the inside.  We then put the cap-full into our mouths and began vigorously swishing it around like we were further instructed.  There was immediate tingling to be felt, and it was quickly obvious that the mouthwash was working.  For best results, you are instructed to swish it around and against your teeth for about 1 minute, and then to spit it out without swallowing.

The mouthwash did/does have a strong flavor to it, but it is something I am willing to set aside as a positive when it comes to this product.  It went to work right away, and my breath (and mouth) felt much fresher right away.  It works quite well at attacking meals that have consisted of onions, and really does kill the bad breath just as advertised.  One of the added benefits of this mouthwash is that it also helps to restore minerals to soft spots on your teeth, and by strengthening your enamel it helps to prevent tooth decay.  All of these positive attributes combined with the great taste of the mouthwash make this a product that we will stick with for quite some time.

The Bottle cost about $5.00 for the 18-ounce size.