The function of a mouthwash is to reduce microbial load
in the mouth. It is not a substitute for toothpaste but a useful antiseptic
solution. After application of a fluoride toothpaste the person can rinse with
water or use a mouthwash.
Startup
Considerations
The scope of the business depends on the template. The
entrepreneur can start a small or large scale manufacturing company. To succeed
produce a quality and use develop a marketing strategy.
Starting
a Mouthwash Manufacturing Company
Things to consider are obtaining a manufacturing license,
factory equipment and hiring qualified labor. The person needs to formulate and
get the product certified by the regulatory authorities.
Other considerations are funding, purchasing raw material
and marketing. The business is highly competitive despite the few manufacturers
in the industry.
• Obtain a
manufacturing license
• Rent a
factory
• buy
appropriate equipment
• Hire
qualified labor
• Formulate
the product
• Get the
product certified
• Secure
funding
• Purchase
raw material
• Develop a
marketing strategy
Functions
of Mouthwash
Mouthwash is very useful because it neutralizes acids in
the mouth. Other activities include reduction in bad breadth, acts as saliva
substitute and an antiseptic.
It acts as an anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory and
analgesic. It leaves the mouth with fresh breadth while reducing bad odor in
the mouth.
Functions
• It
neutralizes acid in the mouth
• Reduces
bad breadth
• Acts as
saliva substitute
• an
antiseptic
• Acts as an
anti-fungal
• Anti-inflammatory
• An
analgesic
• Fresh
breadth
• reduces
bad odor in the mouth
How
it Works
After using fluoride toothpaste the person rinses the
mouth with water or mouth wash. The liquid is usually held in the mouth
passively, gargled or swilled in the mouth.
The gaggling action might form liquid bubbles at the back
of the mouth. The action reduces saliva molecules and could increase fluoride
content in mouth.
Benefits
of Mouthwash
The mouthwash is generally used as an oral hygiene
routine and commercial antiseptic. The use does not eliminate the use flossing
or brushing. There is no standard formula for mouthwash however it should
combat cavities, bad breadth and bacteria plaque.
It is sometimes prescribed prior to oral procedure, used
to treat oral ulcers, decreasing pain associated to oral lesions. It controls
oral malodor and gingivitis.
Benefits
• Used as
an oral hygiene routine
• A
commercial antiseptic
• Combat
cavities
• Reduce bad
breadth
• Fight
bacteria plaque
• Prescribed
prior to oral procedure
• Used to
treat oral ulcers
• Decreasing
oral pains
• Controls
oral malodor and gingivitis
Side
Effects of Mouthwash
The active ingredients like coloring, fragrance, preservatives
and flavors might cause side effects. Side effects include stained tooth,
dryness and sores. Other negative effects are allergic reaction, ulceration,
taste disturbance and redness.
Side
Effects
• Stained
tooth
• Mouth
dryness
• Sores
• Allergic
reaction
• Ulceration
• Taste
disturbance
• Redness
Legality
The small business owner needs to register the company.
Incorporate as a limited liability company and get liability insurance. They
need tax identification number, FDA number and registration of brand name.
The product should pass inspection and secure
certification before introduction to general public. The product should have
seal proof cap, a label with manufacturing and expiration date. It should have
address of company and telephone number.
• Incorporate
as a limited liability company
• Get
liability insurance
• Tax
identification number
• Food and
Drug Administration certification
• Registration
a brand name.
• Place
relevant information on product
Location
Choose a location close to source of raw material or
customer base. Make sure the factory is accessible with basic utilities
including loading area.
Types
of Mouthwash
Mouthwash comes in a variety of colors flavors and
functions. Popular colors are blue, green, red and golden. The flavors are
peppermint, eugenol, methyl salicylate and menthol.
The three types are the antibacterial products, fluoride
mouthwash and re-mineralizing products. The one with fluoride is to fights
tooth decay, antibacterial one for bad breadth while the last tackles lesions.
• Antibacterial
products
• Re-mineralizing
products
• Fluoride
Mouthwash
Formulation
and Ingredients
The ingredients differ slightly from one manufacturer to
the next. However common ingredients are present to fight microbial causes of
tooth decay. One of the main culprits of tooth decay is the Streptococcus
mutans.
Common ingredients found in mouthwash are alcohol,
Calcium, Betadine, Benzoic acid Benzalkonium chloride. Others are edibles oils,
fluoride, flavoring agent, Glucocorticoids. More includes Zinc chloride,
tricolsan, tranexamic acid, Sodium lauryl sulfate, sucralfate, sanguinarine and
Methyl salicylate.
Common
Ingredients in Mouthwash
• Alcohol
• Calcium
• Betadine
• Benzoic
acid
• Benzalkonium
chloride
• Edibles
oils
• Fluoride
• Flavoring
agent
• Glucocorticoids
• Zinc
chloride
• Tricolsan
• Tranexamic
acid
• Sodium
lauryl sulfate
• Sucralfate
• Sanguinarine
• Methyl
salicylate.
Raw
Materials
The manufacturer needs to find a credible source for
ingredients or raw materials. Raw material that constitute mouthwash are
flavoroids, soaps, colorant, antibacterial agents and dilutes. Treated or
deionized water constitutes fifty percent of the raw material.
Therefore a manufacturer needs a good source of water.
Antibacterial agents are tannic acid, salol, phenols, thymol. The alcohol
content is about twenty percent and coloring flavors are added to the mixture.
Common flavoring are menthol, peppermint and packaging is
in a transparent bottle. Manufacturers use specific formulation, compounding
and stability testing. There are also viscosity checks, filling, batching and
quality control.
Marketing
The business is highly competitive and there are many
products. To gain a share of the market the product should be good. Use
electronic and print media to spread the word.
Use television, radio advertisement and newspaper
publications. Print flyers, posters, banners and billboards. Build a website
and use Facebook, instagram to push the product. Offer discounts, promotions
and organize community based activities.
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