2006-07-24 07:22:25 · 15 answers · asked by MSV_MGT 3 in Health ➔ Dental
No because it doesn't get food and plaque in between your teeth out. It's like washing your car with a hose and not using a sponge to scrub the dirt off.
2006-07-24 07:28:19 · answer #1 · answered by Jim 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely NOT. There is NO replacement for brushing your teeth.
You need to brush your teeth and FLOSS them also, to remove plaque and food particles from between your teeth.
The company that makes Listerine has ALREADY been scolded by the court for saying that using Listerine is a substitute for FLOSSING, which it is DEFINITELY NOT.
2006-07-24 14:26:15 · answer #2 · answered by fiddlesticks9 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, brushing and flossing are necessary for good dental hygiene and gums, to prevent one from ending up with dentures way too soon. Besides, most toothpastes have flouride, which helps prevent cavities. I'm pretty sure Listerine doesn't.
2006-07-24 14:26:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. But this website discusses the proper way to brush and it does say that using listerine is a good tool but not in place of brushing and flossing.
http://www.doctorspiller.com/Prevention.htm
2006-07-24 15:17:33 · answer #4 · answered by Skeeter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't have toothpaste use salt or baking soda. You really shouldn't be using Listerine at all, it contains a lot of alcohol which kills good bacteria and could lead to infections.
2006-07-24 14:26:04 · answer #5 · answered by Tiffany 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nothing replaces brushing teeth with tooth paste. u should also floss
despite it's comonly, listerine is a substance wich can lead to cancer, acording to the latest researches.u shoul try the banal orbit after meal
2006-07-24 16:24:45 · answer #6 · answered by Andreuta 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing replaces brushing your teeth.
2006-07-24 14:25:46 · answer #7 · answered by angelbaby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your teeth need to be scrubbed clean, not just rinsed and deodorized. If not they will rot and fall outa your head!
2006-07-24 14:38:11 · answer #8 · answered by J P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you need to brush to remove plaque and food and particles between your teeth you should also be flossing
2006-07-24 14:25:42 · answer #9 · answered by Brock C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it only cleans germs..how u goint to get the food in ur teeth..go for it if u plan on having yellow teeth .. chiks dig that ...hahhhhahaha
2006-07-24 14:27:15 · answer #10 · answered by mazenrique 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋