After reading a bunch of answers to other dental questions I am noticing that a lot of them contain advice to use Listerine after brushing. Are there any clinical studies that show it has a benefit? If so, could someone post a link? I have never used it before, but will reconsider if it good for me.
2007-12-05 18:46:57 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
If you brush your teeth and tounge really well you don't need to gargle up chemicals. Sure mouth wash kills germs, but wat else does it kill? Just brush throughly, i's healthier.
2007-12-06 00:33:45 · answer #1 · answered by Nummy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, a component in listerine is said to be anti bacterial so it kills bacteria in ur mouth.but i wudn't advise regular use coz u'd be killing the useful bacteria (aka commensals) in ur mouth n that wud promote the sudden growth of fungi present in ur mouth.use it fer a month n stop is wht i'd say
2007-12-05 23:55:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It kills germs in your mouth. Germs promote tooth decay, gum disease and bad breath.
2007-12-05 18:55:20 · answer #3 · answered by PEGGY S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋