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What is the best mouthwash to use for keeping good oral hygiene?

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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Mouthwash: If you brush & floss regularly, it's probably a matter of personal preference or what your dentist recommends.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 1/7/2013

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Listerine: I'm a big fan of listerine. I recommend rinsing with listerine once a day for 30 seconds. Spit out and don't rinse with water. It's a very good antiseptic mouthwash for oral tissue health. Don't overdo it...Once a day is plenty.

Answered 4/9/2013

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