If You Can’t Swallow It, Why Put It in Your Mouth?

The Dirty Truth About Commercial Mouthwash

Let’s be real: if your mouthwash bottle has a “do not swallow” warning label, should it really be going in your mouth in the first place?

That may sound extreme, but take a closer look at the fine print on most store-bought mouthwashes — even the ones with bright green labels and “clean” marketing buzzwords. You’ll often find a cocktail of synthetic ingredients like chlorhexidine, cetylpyridinium chloride, methyl salicylate, and artificial dyes. Many of these come with side effects that aren’t just gross — they’re downright concerning.

According to the National Institutes of Health, regular use of mouthwashes containing alcohol and certain antimicrobials may disrupt the natural balance of oral bacteria, potentially increasing the risk of conditions like oral cancer, dry mouth, or even elevated blood pressure due to nitrate interference. (Source: NIH)

Even more ironically, some ingredients in these formulas — like alcohol or triclosan — can kill both good and bad bacteria, leaving your mouth vulnerable to rebound bad breath, irritation, or increased plaque growth. (Harvard Health)

So why are we still using something we’re not even supposed to swallow?

That’s the question behind our new social campaign: “Spit or Swallow?” — because it’s time we all start asking what’s actually in our mouthwash, and what our bodies are being exposed to. The warning labels don’t lie: these products were never designed to nourish or support your mouth — just to blast it with chemicals and hope for the best.

At Suvia, we’re not here to scare you. We’re here to offer a better alternative.

Our formula is 100% natural, powered by ingredients you can pronounce, and designed to support the mouth’s delicate ecosystem — not destroy it. That means no dyes, no synthetic chemicals, and no scary warnings. Suvia is so safe, you could swallow it — by accident or even on purpose!

Whether you’re ditching chemical mouthwashes for the first time or you’ve already gone all-natural with your skincare, supplements, and food — it’s time to think about what’s going into your mouth every day.

Ready to taste the difference?  ###