5X MORE EFFECTIVE THAN FLOSS AT REDUCING PLAQUE ABOVE THE GUMLINE*
*Sustained plaque reduction after a dental cleaning. Rinse not intended to replace brushing or flossing.
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NEW SCIENCE SHOWS LISTERINE® OFFERS SUPERIOR PLAQUE REDUCTION
§P<0.001; comparing each investigational product vs Brushing + 5% hydroalcohol mouthrinse (negative control).
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COMPLETE YOUR ROUTINE
If you don’t floss or don’t floss properly, new research shows LISTERINE® can help you achieve better oral health
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BRUSH. FLOSS. LISTERINE®
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If you don’t floss or don’t floss properly, LISTERINE® can help. A new study revealed LISTERINE® Antiseptic mouthwash goes beyond fresh breath to provide superior plaque reduction compared to brushing and flossing alone. In fact, it shows LISTERINE® destroys 5x more plaque above the gumline than floss*.
*germ kill provides sustained plaque reduction after a dental cleaning. Rinse is not intended to replace brushing or flossing.
03 STEPS FOR A CLEANER, HEALTHIER MOUTH
Together, brushing, flossing, and rinsing with LISTERINE® Antiseptic daily provides a comprehensive approach to better oral care helping you reach nearly 100% of the mouth.
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01. BRUSH
Clean & polish your teeth
Brushing daily helps remove food particles and stains, keeping your teeth and gums healthy.
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02. FLOSS
Reach below the gumline
Reaches below the gumline and removes imbedded food particles and plaque between the teeth
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03. LISTERINE
5X more effective than floss at reducing plaque above the gumline*
LISTERINE® Antiseptic kills 99.9% of germs that cause bad breath, plaque and gingivitis.
It reaches other parts of your mouth that brushing and flossing miss, providing longer lasting fresh breath and a cleaner, healthier mouth.