Social media videos are claiming that mouthwash can raise the risk of blood pressure—and potentially damage heart health.

Chlorhexidine decreases bacteria in your mouth but can cause unpleasant side effects, including a change in taste. Chlorhexidine gluconate is a prescription germicidal mouthwash that decreases ...

Garlic extract is emerging as a surprisingly powerful contender to chlorhexidine, the long-standing “gold standard” in antimicrobial mouthwashes. A systematic review of clinical studies shows that ...

Garlic extract shows clinically meaningful antibacterial effects Chlorhexidine still outperforms garlic for key bacteria like mutans streptococci Side effects like burning and taste changes limit ...

Freshens breath! Gives your mouth a tingling sensation! But what do mouthwashes really accomplish? Late last year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned three mouthwash manufacturers to stop ...

When it comes to gingival inflammation, mouthwash that relies on essential oils may be a reliable alternative to chlorhexidine (CHX) for long-term use, a new systematic review of the literature has ...

A preliminary laboratory-based research study conducted by the Dr HSJ Institute of Dental Sciences at Panjab University in collaboration with the CSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology (IMTECH) has ...

Chlorhexidine is sold as topical solutions, washes, sponges, and swabs. This antiseptic may be used to decrease dental plaque and prevent gingivitis. Using chlorhexidine may lead to an allergic ...