A mouthwash containing matcha, a finely ground powder of green tea, may inhibit the growth of one of the main bacteria involved in periodontitis, indicating that it may be used to prevent and treat ...

It just feels good to cap your mouth-cleaning routine with a vigorous swish of mouthwash. “A lot of people really enjoy the sensation of rinsing after they’re brushed,” says Matt Messina, a member of ...

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Mouthwash may offer little value for patients with a low risk of caries and good periodontal health. Its use may lead to other health problems, according to a review published on October 19 in the ...

Researchers report that alcohol-based mouthwash may contribute to different levels of oral bacterial populations that could increase the risk of certain gum diseases and cancers. The researchers ...

As more places in the U.S. look to ban fluoride in drinking water, it's more important than ever to know the best ways to ...

The recall of GUM Paroex Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse for a possible bacterial contamination, limited to 37 lots when announced in October, has been expanded after the manufacturer learned of 29 ...

Sunstar Americas recalled 37 lots of GUM Paroex Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse after finding the mouthwash might be a Burkholderia lata contamination problem. As explained in the Sunstar-written, ...