A herbal mouthwash selectively killed off bad bacteria in the mouth while preserving the good strains, according to a new ...

A study in Frontiers in Oral Health from the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine found that a naturopathic mouthwash containing ...

Chlorhexidine is an antiseptic agent used to kill bacteria and prevent infection. It's available as an over-the-counter skin wash and a prescription oral rinse.

There are several effective antibacterial mouthwashes that can help treat gum infections. Chlorhexidine mouthwash is considered the gold standard for treating gum disease and is available both ...

Strong antiseptic mouthwashes, particularly those containing chlorhexidine or high alcohol content, kill bacteria indiscriminately – both harmful cavity-causing varieties and beneficial species ...

Antibacterial mouthwashes are designed to kill or inhibit the growth of all bacteria in the mouth via a variety of chemicals. These include a strong antibacterial agent called cetylpyridinium chloride ...

The disinfectant chlorhexidine is added to some mouthwashes and toothpastes and can leave brown patches on the enamel because it reacts with food left on the teeth, particularly tannins in cola ...