If your daily oral care routine at home doesn't effectively remove plaque from the surfaces of your teeth, you could be at risk for periodontal disease. Rinsing twice a day with an antiseptic mouthwash such as LISTERINE® is a good complement to twice-daily brushing and daily flossing.
The Bottom Line on Your Oral Rinse For people with periodontal disease, Toscano recommends Listerine because it reduces the bacteria that causes the disease. For those who are cavity-prone, he tends to recommend a high-fluoride rinse like Act.
Mouthwash Use, Along With Brushing & Flossing, Can Help Prevent Gum Disease. In clinical studies, it's been shown that antibacterial mouthwashes can reduce plaque biofilm, kill bacteria in hard-to-reach places below the gums, and eliminate bacteria on non-tooth oral surfaces including the cheeks, tongue, and more.
Help reverse signs of early gum disease & gingivitis with LISTERINE® Gum Therapy antiseptic mouthwash. Formulated with anti-plaque & anti-gingivitis essential oils, this ADA accepted mouthwash helps kill harmful bacteria in your mouth that can lead to gingivitis or gum disease.
If left untreated this can lead to further problems such as receding gums and even tooth loss. LISTERINE® Advanced Defence Gum Treatment creates an invisible protective shield that helps prevent plaque germs from attaching to the gums, allowing gums to repair and restore themselves to a natural, healthier state.
Try these measures to reduce or prevent periodontitis:
Periodontal pockets can be treated and reversed with good oral hygiene or with dental treatment. But when left untreated, periodontal pockets can lead to tooth loss. Read on to learn about periodontal pockets and solutions for their treatment as well as prevention and risk factors you can control.