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Do you know of negative effects of killing the good bacteria in ones mouth with a mouthwash?

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Yes: The "good" bacteria keep the "bad" bacteria in check. Kill off the good bacteria and you will wind up with opportunistic infections.

Answered 6/26/2020

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A member asked:

Do you know of negative effects of killing the good bacteria in ones mouth with a mouthwash?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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