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What happens if you rinsed your mouth with listerine?

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Dr. Leonard Tau answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Listerine: Listerine is a brand of antiseptic mouthwash. The product is marketed under the slogan "kills germs that cause bad breath". It was named after joseph lister who promoted the idea of sterile surgery by sterilizing instruments.

Answered 6/3/2013

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You Kill Bacteria: Listerine kills bacteria in your mouth.

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Answered 12/4/2012

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Kill bacteria: Reduce gingivitis. Freshen breath.

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Answered 10/24/2017

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