The dentist then advised that she should use floss, mouthwash, and toothpaste—in that order. “It’s because of the commercials that you think you do mouthwash last,” Tefi says the dentist ...

And, mouthwash or not, it’s important to brush your teeth twice daily (“for about 2 minutes last thing before you go to bed and on 1 other occasion every day,” the NHS says) and floss at least once a ...

One way to treat oral thrush is with an antifungal mouthwash. These mouthwashes contain active ingredients that can help to kill the Candida albicans fungus and prevent it from spreading.

In response to their findings, the study authors urged people against using mouthwash. It’s not the first time this worrying ...

Mouthwash can do more than just stop bad breath. It can deliver an extra dose of fluoride, whiten teeth and kill bacteria in the mouth. Some products promise to help prevent plaque and gum disease.