There's some controversy out there around whether using mouthwash is helpful or harmful for oral health. One concerning claim is that mouthwash kills the good bacteria in your mouth along with the bad ...

Garlic extract is emerging as a surprisingly powerful contender to chlorhexidine, the long-standing “gold standard” in antimicrobial mouthwashes. A systematic review of clinical studies shows that ...

A new review finds that garlic extract may match the antimicrobial power of chlorhexidine, suggesting it could become a natural alternative in oral care. Garlic extract may work as effectively as well ...

Research has shown that mouthwash may help to break down the viral envelope around viruses such as SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19. The viral envelope is a protective barrier that surrounds the ...

When it comes to mouthwash, it's easy to go down the wrong path. "There (are) so many different types of mouthwashes on the market today, which makes it very difficult to choose which one is right for ...

I started using mouthwash in high school and soon came to love the feeling of a good, intense swish. But, I've scaled back my use of alcohol-based mouthwashes in recent years. One expert weighs in on ...

A debate about whether you should use mouthwash before or after brushing your teeth has been answered by dental experts, and there's an optimal timing for the product ...

The best mouthwash should freshen your breath. That’s the baseline—that it wipes away odor-causing bacteria. And that’s how most of us use the stuff. You recently brushed your teeth but want that ...

Even if people coated the inside of their mouths with a coronavirus-killing chemical, a substantial amount of the virus would still remain in the body. By Katherine J. Wu A rash of provocative ...

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