We all know that regular brushing and flossing is essential for oral health and hygiene.

But did you know that brushing alone on average, only removes 42% of accumulated plaque each time?

Adding a LISTERINE® mouthwash that contains fluoride to your oral hygiene routine can help strengthen teeth, reduce plaque, and prevent tartar, the major causes of gum disease.

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Reaches where brushing can’t

Brushing just your teeth only targets 25% of the mouth*. Mouthwash targets virtually 100% of the mouth. Adding a LISTERINE® mouthwash into your oral care routine can penetrate deep into plaque and kill up to 99% of germs left after brushing. LISTERINE® Total Care mouthwashes can also reduce plaque by up to 56% more than brushing alone.

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Maintains healthy gums

Mouthwash, such as LISTERINE® Total Care, can reduce plaque and maintain healthy gums.

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Helps freshen breath

LISTERINE® Total Care kills up to 99% of plaque and bad breath-causing germs left behind after brushing and helps provide up to 24-hour fresh breath protection.

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Essential oils

Essential oils are at the core of LISTERINE® mouthwash formulations. We use a unique four-ingredient formula of thymol, eucalyptol, menthol, and methyl salicylate. These ingredients penetrate the biofilm to help reduce plaque and kill bacteria.

Mouthwashes containing essential oils can also be a good option for combating bad breath. They can help freshen breath by killing bad breath-causing germs.