LISTERINE®: Your Mouth's Germ Killing Guide
Did you know there are more bacteria in your mouth than there are people on earth? That's a lot of germs! That's why it is so important to maintain a good oral care routine which STARTS with brushing and flossing your teeth at least twice a day.
But your teeth make up only 25% of your mouth. Think about it – you have your tongue, your cheeks, and even the hardest to reach places on your teeth – all teeming with germs. That's why no matter how long you brush your teeth, you may be leaving germs behind.
Don't worry – there's LISTERINE® Antiseptic! Its penetrating liquid formula goes all through your mouth to kill the germs that brushing leaves behind. And rinsing twice-a-day everyday with LISTERINE® gives you 24 hour protection against the germs that cause plaque and gingivitis!
LISTERINE® gives you the DEEPEST CLEAN FOR THE HEALTHIEST MOUTH.*
Why Is a Healthy Mouth So Important?
Who doesn't want a clean and healthy mouth? Of course, it helps keep your teeth clean and your breath fresh. However, getting the deepest clean is not only important to the health of your mouth, but it may also have an impact on your overall health.
That's because your mouth is the gateway between the outside world and the rest of your body. More than 75% of American adults over the age of 35 have some form of gum disease, also known as gingivitis. Gingivitis, if left untreated, may lead to advanced gum disease and broader health problems. Emerging science suggests that advanced gum disease may be linked to disorders like pneumonia, diabetes, and heart disease.
LISTERINE® Antiseptic kills the germs that cause gingivitis by up to 36% more than brushing alone.
Which LISTERINE® Antiseptic is Right for You?
The power of LISTERINE® Antiseptic comes from a formula of four essential oils that kill millions of germs on contact. No other branded mouthwash has this formula. And that's why no other mouthwash feels or works like LISTERINE®.
And There Is a LISTERINE® Antiseptic for You!
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