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Why does listerine burn and sting so much?
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Alcohol: Listerine burs due to the high alcohol content. If you have a dry mouth, this can be unacceptable. There are other mouthrinses that have no alcohol and do not burn.
Answered 2/26/2017
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Ingredients: Some of the ingredients in listerine are the cause of the stinging and burning.
Answered 3/26/2013
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