All posts tagged Gum Disease

Q: Are there any effective over the counter mouth rinses? A:  My patients have great results when they use Listerine.  But they only showed significant improvement when they BRUSHED the Listerine around the gum line. Rinsing alone does not work nearly as well. Make it simple.  Soak your toothbrush with Listerine then . . . Read more

Q: Do mouthwashes help fight bad breath? A: Most mouthwashes only help mask mouth odors for about 10 minutes.  To fight bad breath you need a mouthwash that kills bacteria.  The best mouthwashes for fighting odors and gum disease contain Chlorhexidine and are only available with a dentist’s prescription.   . . . Read more