Used very strong listerine mouthwash many times the last few days after brushing and lost sense of taste today. does it damage or kill off the taste buds? how long should it take for taste to come back?

Your sense of taste will return. If you must use mouthwash, use one without alcohol in it. Alcohol tends to dry out the mucus membrane may dull sensation for a while.

Tooh much mouthwash is bad for your health. Dry mouth can occur, good bacteria is killed, and most notably oral cancer can result. Use a non alcohol mouthwash, and rinse only one time a day.

For a healthy mouth remove harmful bacteria while preserving helpful bacteria. Most important, floss daily. Brush 2x/day for 2 full minutes by the clock. Mouth wash is NOT a substitute for brushing or flossing. Alcohol base dries tissues. Stop using, andnifyou are fortunate sensations will return in no more than 2 weeks.