Mouthwash is often marketed as a quick fix for oral hygiene, but it cannot replace the essential act of brushing teeth ...

Does your fight to get rid of bad breath also come with unexpected health consequences? Some researchers believe you should reach for that bottle of amber, blue or green liquid on your sink with ...

Kate Sheridan is a science writer. She's previously written for STAT, Hakai Magazine, the Montreal Gazette, and other digital and print outlets. Before arriving in New York City, she lived in Montreal ...

There’s a difference between a laboratory and your mouth. One of them is a controlled environment. The other is your mouth. A study published in Journal of Medical Virology showed that in a laboratory ...

Is mouthwash unhealthy for long term health? originally appeared on Quora: the place to gain and share knowledge, empowering people to learn from others and better understand the world. Answer by C ...

Then, learned that you’re not actually meant to “scrub” with your electric toothbrush (oops). And now, it seems I’ve been using mouthwash at the completely wrong time, too. According to the NHS, we’re ...

Oil pulling is an ancient oral hygiene practice; researchers have likened it to an old-fashioned version of using mouthwash.

Whether you’re searching for a way to freshen up your breath when you’re on your way out the door or for a product to incorporate into your regular routine, deciding on a mouthwash that best suits ...

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 ...

Getting kids to understand the importance of oral hygiene is no small feat. As children are more likely to be attracted to candy, juices and sugary cereals, it’s especially important to get them used ...

Even if people coated the inside of their mouths with a coronavirus-killing chemical, a substantial amount of the virus would still remain in the body. By Katherine J. Wu A rash of provocative ...