>"Gabby" writes:
>
>"Dave Smith" wrote:
>> Richard Periut wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> All it states is that it "helps" reduce gum disease. It does not state
>>> that it kills most bacteria in your mouth; that's their pitch they want
>>> you to believe.
>>
>> Most dental hygiene products suggest that you use them as part of an
>> dental
>> hygiene program of frequent brushing, flossing and mouthwash.
>>
>They don't suggest 'frequent' brushing -- only twice daily. Brushing more
>often is damaging to the enamel and the gums, especially when most people
>brush too vigorously. They actually promote the use of mouth rinse as an
>alternative to brushing at other times.

Actually the ADA advocates brushing and flossing after eating. Other than
freshening breath, very temporarilly, OTC mouth washes essentially do
nothing... and used indescriminately some mouth washes are actually harmful...
rinsing and gargling with plain old salt water is far better for promoting good
oral hygiene, and a heck of a lot less money.


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