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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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