Definitions
- Describing the act of rinsing the mouth and throat with a liquid, usually to relieve sore throat or bad breath. - Referring to a medical treatment that involves gargling with a specific solution to treat an infection or inflammation in the throat. - Talking about gargling as a part of oral hygiene routine to maintain good dental health.
- Describing the act of moving a liquid around in the mouth, usually to clean teeth or freshen breath. - Referring to a basketball move where the player dribbles the ball between their legs while moving. - Talking about swishing as a part of a physical therapy routine to improve balance and coordination.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve moving liquid around in the mouth.
- 2Both are related to oral hygiene.
- 3Both can be done with various liquids, such as water, mouthwash, or saltwater.
- 4Both can be done for medicinal purposes.
What is the difference?
- 1Purpose: Gargling is primarily done to relieve sore throat or treat infections, while swishing is mainly done for oral hygiene and fresh breath.
- 2Technique: Gargling involves tilting the head back and making a sound while holding the liquid in the throat, while swishing involves moving the liquid around the mouth and between teeth.
- 3Frequency: Gargling is usually done less frequently than swishing, which can be done multiple times a day.
- 4Duration: Gargling is typically done for a shorter time than swishing, which can be done for up to a minute.
- 5Connotation: Gargling is associated with medicinal or therapeutic purposes, while swishing is more commonly associated with oral hygiene and freshness.
Remember this!
Gargle and swish are both related to oral hygiene and involve moving liquid around in the mouth. However, gargling is primarily done for medicinal or therapeutic purposes, such as relieving sore throat or treating infections, while swishing is mainly done for oral hygiene and fresh breath. The techniques, frequency, duration, and connotations of the two words also differ.
