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 ...

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

Similarly, when we think of rinsing our mouths with mouthwash, many of us can recall an intense, lasting stinging which feels as though someone has pressed the sustaining pedal on alcohol wash ...

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.