3M ESPE Dental 12105SM PerioMed Stannous Fluoride Oral Rinse Concentrate with mixing cups, 0.63%, Mint Flavor, 2.75 oz. Bottles

My dentist recommended this for me. I still brush twice a day however I only floss once a day in the evening. Then I use this product after I floss and it’s amazing how much more comes out.

It's getting tougher to find Stannous Fluoride rinse in this form. This is the real thing and works very well.

It’s a small bottle but it’s a concentrate that you add water to, so it lasts a lot longer than you may initially think. Not a dental professional btw, just a regular person who’s heard how good Stannous fluoride is for gum health. It does seem to help. Flavor isn’t good but also isn’t bad, just kind of a neutral flavor. I dont think it would be a big factor for anyone. You get a little cup with a lid and you pour the concentrate up to the first line. Fill to the top line with water and shake it up with the lid on. Then use it as a mouthwash. I can mix it once and there’s enough made to use it twice or so. The best part is it’s ridiculously cheap. Even listerine costs more than this. Only thing I think some people may not like is it doesn’t leave you with minty fresh breath or anything. This does not bother me one bit though as I buy it for the health effects. It helps with sensitivity as well. Only use it once per day. Supposedly it can cause staining on teeth but to be honest I haven’t noticed much staining and I’ve been using it a while. My stains may be from the coffee I drink everyday though.

I really like this stuff, but I cannot continue to use it because of the price increase. It was $4 when I started using it 2 years ago.

FLAVOR & MOUTHFEEL: I purchased the mint flavor and, like many others, noticed the astringent, mouth-puckering taste shortly after use. After swishing for the recommended 60 seconds, I spit out as much of the mixture as possible (don't rinse with water or it'll ruin the treatment), then swish saliva around in my mouth for another 30 seconds (admittedly gross, but effective) before spitting again to reduce the lingering astringent sensation. It's not a dealbreaker for me, but something to be aware of. EFFICACY: This product has worked well for me. Previously, I used a sodium fluoride mouthwash in the morning after brushing, but by lunch, I could already feel plaque forming at my gumline. Since switching to this product, that hasn’t happened - my teeth feel almost completely plaque-free throughout the day. As for sensitivity, I haven’t noticed any changes yet. However, I understand it can take time for dental tubules to fully block for relief, so I plan to update my review after finishing the first bottle. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE: It’s essential to follow the product's instructions carefully, as this is a concentrated formula that must be diluted before use. A measuring cup is provided with marks for accurate mixing. Here’s how to prepare it: 1. Pour the concentrate to the "1/8 OZ. RINSE" line on the cup (note: this refers to weight, not fluid ounces). Be cautious, as it’s easy to overpour. 2. Add water up to the "1 OZ. WATER" line. 3. Secure the provided cap, shake well to mix, and then swish the mixture in your mouth for one minute before spitting it out (again, don't rinse with water). The bottle contains enough concentrate for about 22 uses, which equates to roughly three weeks of daily use - not two uses, as another reviewer claimed. PRICE: I purchased the small 2.75 oz bottle for $4.83 in January 2025. With 22 uses per bottle, that works out to $0.22 per use ($4.83 ÷ 22). For comparison, my previous sodium fluoride mouthwash cost $4.98 for a 1-liter bottle, providing 100 uses at just $0.05 per use ($4.98 ÷ 100). While this product is nearly five times as expensive, it delivers 20 times the bioavailable fluoride per use. I believe I'm seeing improvements to my oral health that justify the cost. For me, less than a quarter per day is worth it. That said, I plan to shop around to see if this product is competitively priced from other sellers.