There's some controversy out there around whether using mouthwash is helpful or harmful for oral health. One concerning claim is that mouthwash kills the good bacteria in your mouth along with the bad ...

Mouthwash, also known as oral rinse, is a liquid-based dental hygiene product that cleans your mouth, freshens your breath, and kills bacteria on your tongue and between your teeth. Most mouthwashes ...

If you rinse right after brushing, you may be reducing one of toothpaste's biggest benefits.

Social media videos are claiming that mouthwash can raise the risk of blood pressure—and potentially damage heart health. According to some of these videos, this is caused by mouthwash wiping out ...

Share on Pinterest Experts say alcohol-free mouthwash might be healthier for some people. Capuski/Getty Images Researchers report that alcohol-based mouthwash may contribute to different levels of ...

Mouthwash, also called oral rinse, is a liquid product used to rinse your teeth, gums, and mouth. It usually contains an antiseptic to kill harmful bacteria that can live between your teeth and on ...

U.S. Republican Senator Ron Johnson has claimed that mouthwash is proven to kill the SARS-CoV-2 virus. While one study found some mouthwashes may reduce viral load in the mouth, they do not kill the ...

Mouthwash has long been touted as a surefire — and minty — way to swirl away any germs not tackled by your toothbrush. However, one dentist is going viral for slamming the practice of using oral ...

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.

Magic mouthwash is a treatment that some doctors prescribe to treat oral mucositis. This condition is a severe inflammation of the lining of the mouth. Various other medications combine to make the ...