# Rinse or Chew > A chewable oral probiotic and a mouthwash are not the same kind of product. See how they differ, and why neither replaces brushing and flossing. ## Guides - [Mouthwash and Probiotics Compared Side by Side](https://chewable-vs-mouthwash.cejuvuja.workers.dev/mouthwash-vs-probiotic-difference/): The mouthwash vs probiotic difference starts with form and purpose: a mouthwash is a liquid you swish and spit, while an oral probiotic is a supplement you. - [Alcohol-Free Rinses and Probiotics: Can You Use Both?](https://chewable-vs-mouthwash.cejuvuja.workers.dev/alcohol-free-mouthwash-and-probiotic/): Whether alcohol free mouthwash and probiotic products can share a routine is not something research settles for everyone. - [Timing a Rinse and a Supplement in One Morning](https://chewable-vs-mouthwash.cejuvuja.workers.dev/timing-mouthwash-and-supplement/): Timing mouthwash and supplement use in one morning mostly comes down to reading each label and keeping your brushing routine intact. - [When a Mouthwash Is Optional](https://chewable-vs-mouthwash.cejuvuja.workers.dev/when-mouthwash-is-optional/): For many adults who brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and clean between the teeth daily, a mouthwash is an extra rather than a requirement. - [Asking Your Dentist Which Rinse Suits Your Mouth](https://chewable-vs-mouthwash.cejuvuja.workers.dev/ask-dentist-mouthwash-recommendation/): The most reliable way to get an ask dentist mouthwash recommendation is to bring your current products and a few specific questions to a checkup. ## About - [About Rinse or Chew](https://chewable-vs-mouthwash.cejuvuja.workers.dev/about/): not medical advice, how the site is funded and how guides are made ## Optional - [RSS feed](https://chewable-vs-mouthwash.cejuvuja.workers.dev/feed.xml)