Listerine is a brand of mouthwash that has multiple uses, but its primary purpose is to rinse to kill 99.9% of germs that cause bad breath, plaque, and gingivitis for a cleaner, healthier mouth. Here are some of the benefits of using Listerine:
- Fresh breath: Listerine Antiseptic rinse can help keep your breath fresh by killing germs that cause bad breath.
- Fights cavities: Listerine Total Care Mouthwash can help fight cavities by reducing the amount of bacteria in your mouth.
- Strengthens teeth: Listerine Total Care Mouthwash can also help strengthen teeth by restoring minerals to enamel and reducing acid levels in your mouth.
- Reduces plaque: Listerine Antiseptic rinse can help reduce plaque buildup on teeth.
- Reduces gingivitis: Listerine Antiseptic rinse can also help reduce gingivitis, which is inflammation of the gums.
- Antimicrobial properties: Listerine has antimicrobial properties that can help reduce plaque-induced oral diseases.
To use Listerine Antiseptic rinse, you can follow these steps:
- Pour 20 milliliters (4 teaspoons) of Listerine Antiseptic rinse into a cup.
- Empty the cup into your mouth. Don’t dilute the solution with water.
- Swish for a full 30 seconds (try counting to 30 in your head or using a stopwatch).
- During rinsing, swish in your mouth.
- Spit the solution out in the sink.
Its important to note that Listerine is not intended to replace brushing or flossing, and it should not be used in children under 12 years of age.
