I have the same thing, and I just read that too much listerine ( and probably all mouthwashes with alcohol) can cause your gums to peel back, ouch!! Maybe we should try natrual mouthwash brands, like Toms.
Is it normal for mouthwash to feel uncomfortable and almost cause a stinging sensation?
When I use it it seems to fizz up and cause this irritation..... It feels like an acid-it doesn't feel natural
yes some like listerine can cause a stinging sensation,try a non alcahol mouthwash
i must admit i prefer listerine to others but best use it occaisionally
Tom's is a healthier type of mouthwash to use. It's natural and doesn't contain a lot of things that can potentially hurt your teeth. They also make toothpaste and other hygenic supplies. They're a little expensive (probably around $5 or $6 dollars a bottle), but it's worth it.
It stings for the same reason alcohol stings. It's more of a burn. It's not the same kind of alcohol that you drink, it's much more toxic, but it's similar. I'd be suprised if brands made without it are as effective.
I hear that allot from all my UK friends, they laugh at me because I complain about gas prices, But you guys also have free health insurance and all that!! so I guess you pick your complaints!! how much is mouth wash typically there> average is2-3$ here, except the "natural kinds"
Listerine is pretty harsh. I use ACT mouthwash right now. It doesn't have the burn to it, but I am switching over all food, cleaners, and health products to chemical free as I can get or organic. I will have to check out the Tom's brand. Does it contain fluoride? Thats a concern of mine. I do not use fluoride as it is a toxic chemical and it not beneficial to our health. If you can't find a natural based mouthwash, try switching your brands for now and see if you still have the same problem. Also, I was stationed overseas once, and we used a website where you can order any health, beauty, cosmetic, etc. products. You could probably find a natural based mouthwash on one of those sites???
$5 or $6 dollars expensive? You guys get everything cheaply over there!! I will be impressed if I can find somewhere that sells Tom's over here(uk).
I'm willing to sacrifice the effectiveness for a feeling of comfort if that is the case borg.
$5 or $6 dollars is expensive for a tube of toothpaste!
The average cost is $2 or $3 for a decent tube of namebrand toothpaste. Tom's is a little higher, but I recommend it... both the toothpaste and mouthwash. It can be found pretty much anywhere now, including Wal-Mart.
Uk decent mouthwash brands are £3-£4($7). But you can get really cheap ones for the equivalent of less than 2 dollars. I'm not sure whether it's a qualitative compromise.
I managed to get a natural one called 'OralClens' for about a fiver(£). No alchohol and the stinging has gone .......Nice one!
It still fizzes a little when I spit it out but I guess that's not bad. It does contain fluoride. Fluoride is in our water over here. Has it been proven to be toxic?? I've heard suggestions that it is before but not seen a clear study showing this....
You guys get everything cheaply over there!! I will be impressed if I can find somewhere that sells Tom's over here(uk). 
.......Nice one! 
