Does Mouthwash Work

I already know the four active ingredients: menthol, thymol, eucalyptol and methyl salicylate. There are also alcohol involved. How do these chemicals work together against the plate? Do their molecular structure help in this process and, if so, how? Thank you. =)

well .. Menthol is added mainly to give you heartburn. It gives you a psychological effect that his work done in this area. Eucalyptol and thymol (essential oils) are the active ingredients that work against the plate and (eventually) tartar.Eucalyptol is also known to have antibacterial activity. Methyl salicylate is a flavoring agent. It produces the kind of mint flavor unique.
Higher percent alcohol, the higher the effect of taste in the mouth.

Mechanism of action of thymol and eucalyptol at the molecular level is unknown for me too.

These active ingredients are antibiotics and they kill the bacteria in the mouth digest food particles on the teeth and form chains of complex polysaccharides that cause gingivitis. They also produce acids that cause dental caries (tooth decay).

You'd better believe has the makings of alcohol in it! It is about 90 proof and that is how it helps stop plaque.
It kills bacteria in the mouth that leaves a film of gunk on your teeth and gums and this film catches all the food items and other things like dust and lint that gets trapped in your moutth.
It clings to the Debri and the creation of more because of it instead of sliding off the surface of the tooth.
alcohol is the main ingredient in all mouthwashes that claim to kill bacteria that cause bad breath.