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Listerine

Although Listerine is a household name as a mouthwash, it was originally developed as a surgical antiseptic. Joseph Lister developed Listerine for the operating room in 1879. It did not become an over the counter oral care item until 1914.

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Between the dishwasher Listerine and boiling your toothbrush what is the best way?

I wouldn't put your toothbrush in the dishwasher or boil it. Both reach temperatures that can do damage to the bristles. Listerine is a good option. Sonicare has released a new toothbrush that comes with an ultraviolet light sanitizer compartment on it. So stick the toothbrush head in push the button and 10 min later completely sanitized. Maybe you should consider that instead.

Can you drink 3 capfuls of listerine without dying?

You wont die from three capfuls, or even a bottle. Still it wont be good for your stomach, or liver i suspect if you made a habit of it

Does listerine zero mouthwash have fluoride in it?

No,it do not have chorhexidine.Try Clohex it have chlorhexidine.

What is the origin of the brand name Listerine?

It was named after Joseph Lister, a British surgeon who in 1865 ordered that his surgical instruments and the ward be kept spotlessly clean.

Is listerine acidic?

unfortunetly YES, it has a ph level aound 4.5 and mouth ph normal level is 7.

Does listerine expire?

Generally they don't expire in the short term. There is an expiration date but it is usually put on their due to law and they usually just put on the date that they tested the product until (in terms of time span)

Does gargling with Listerine really help fight the H1N1 virus?

This is just a feel good rumor. It can't hurt though esp if you just forgot to wash your hands and had contact with your mouth, but it would have to be almost instantly to have any effect against the virus. At the very least you will have germ free teeth and gums, so gargle and rinse away.

Which brand of toothpaste makes your teeth whiter Colgate or Listerine?

Personally for me, I used to use Colgate Crest 3D White Toothpaste. However, I've gone over to Colgate Optic White. They both work perfectly if you get everything that they tell you to. For example, the toothpaste, mouthwash, and the toothbrush! You should have whiter teeth in 4 weeks or more if you continue to brush at night and the day.

Is using listerine mouthwash helpful with tonsil stones?

No way, in fact for me i found that Listerine was actually causing tonsil stone. I had been using Listerine for the better part of 10 years and always would get tonsil stone. It was disgusting, about once a month i would have to go in and clean my tonsils. Listerine had become such a part of my oral hygiene i did not even think of questioning as it causing my tonsil stones. I did extensive research online to see if i could somehow stop these disgusting things from forming. I found nothing that worked. During my research i luckily found in some random forum 1 person posting how they stopped getting tonsil stones after they stopped using Listerine. I decided to give this a shot and stopped using Listerine for a few months and i noticed that tonsil stones were not forming. Its been over 2 years now since i stopped using Listerine and have not formed any tonsil stones since and could not be happier. I'm not saying this will be the answer for everyone but for ME this can't just be a coincidence, without a doubt i believe that the Listerine was causing my tonsil stones.

Are light and heat matter?

Heat is definitely not matter. However, the question of whether light is matter has been found throughout history as a problem - independent experiments have proven that light can be both a particle (called a photon), and an electromagnetic wave. This is a basic principle of quantum physics, called particle-wave duality.

Is it possible to use too much Listerine?

Yes it is and if u use too much of it your gums will be torn up

Why should we not use listerine?

I know of no reason why you should not use it. If used as directed on the bottle, there should be no problem.

What is heavier oil or Listerine?

The weight would depend on how much of each you had.

Of vaseline listerine nicotine of guillotine which is not named for a person?

Vaseline was not named after a person. It comes from a German word for water and possibly Greek for oil.

Does listerine prevents dry socket?

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