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LISTERINE® Cool Mint Antiseptic Mouthwash Significantly Improves Whole Mouth Health

See How LISTERINE® Cool Mint Antiseptic Mouthwash Compares with Other Oral Hygiene Regimens in Increasing the Number of Completely Healthy Sites* in the Mouth

The study shows after 12 weeks, the addition of twice daily use of LISTERINE® Cool Mint Antiseptic Mouthwash after brushing and flossing:​

  • Increases healthy mouth sites* by 3.3x​

  • Reduces plaque by 35.5%​

  • Reduces gingivitis by 49.5%​

  • Reduces bleeding by 71.5%​

Vs. Brushing and flossing alone.​

The study’s findings support recommending a three-part oral hygiene regimen of brushing, flossing, and LISTERINE® Antiseptic Mouthwash to patients for optimal oral health.

References:​​

*Where EBI, expanded bleeding index = 0 and MGI Modified Gingival Index = 0 or 1 ​

  1. Data on file. Kenvue Brands LLC.​

  2. Milleman J, Bosma ML, McGuire JA, et al. Comparative Effectiveness of Toothbrushing, Flossing and Mouthrinse Regimens on Plaque and Gingivitis: A 12-week virtually supervised clinical trial. J. Dent Hyg. 2022;96(3):21-34.​