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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).

Percentage of plaque reduction by brushing and mouthwash vs brushing and flossing

COMPLETE YOUR ROUTINE

If you don’t floss or don’t floss properly, new research shows LISTERINE® can help you achieve better oral health

Complete your oral care routine with Listerine mouthwash

BRUSH. FLOSS. LISTERINE®

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.

Brushing, flossing, and mouthwash for better oral care
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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.

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