6 benefits of using LISTERINE® TOTAL CARE Mouthwash

Don’t just care about oral health. Get LISTERINE® TOTAL CARE mouthwash.

With six key benefits, and the freshest of fresh flavor, LISTERINE^® TOTAL CARE mouthwash will keep your teeth strong, your breath cool, and your entire mouth feeling clean.

Read ahead to get the total rundown on LISTERINE^® TOTAL CARE benefits, and how this mouthwash can keep your mouth sparkling clean.

#1 Fights Cavities. Makes Them Beg For Mercy

No one wants to hear those dreaded words from the dentist: we found a cavity. But if you’re not practicing proper cavity prevention, you could be putting your choppers at serious risk.

A cavity is a small hole in the tooth, caused by tooth decay, which frequently begins when bacteria in your mouth make acids that attack the tooth’s surface (AKA the tooth enamel). Untreated, tooth decay can lead to pain, infection, and even tooth loss!¹

If you’re quaking in your boots, you can rest assured that LISTERINE® TOTAL CARE fights cavities by repairing weakened tooth enamel. In fact, LISTERINE® TOTAL CARE Mouthwash is an anticavity fluoride mouthwash that strengthens enamel 50% more than brushing alone, as seen in lab studies. In other words, the active ingredient, fluoride, helps to protect the tooth’s surface from decay, helping to prevent those pesky cavities from forming. Cavity defense is a key LISTERINE® TOTAL CARE benefit.

#2 Restores Minerals For Some Hardcore Enamel

Minerals are like bodyguards for tooth enamel. They are the building blocks of your tooth’s surface, but can be lost over time when decay-causing bacteria interact with sugary or starchy food and drink. This interaction creates acids which erode the tooth’s mineral structure, leading to tooth decay.¹

Repairing weakened tooth enamel is possible, and in fact, necessary if you want to prevent early decay from getting worse (i.e., leading to a cavity). By using an enamel repair mouthwash like LISTERINE® TOTAL CARE, you can start remineralizing teeth, adding that critical protection back to your enamel. By strengthening tooth enamel, LISTERINE® TOTAL CARE helps to slow or even reverse the early decay process, helping to keep your teeth safe from cavities.

#3 Strengthens Teeth With Fluoride - And Pizzazz

Say cheese! Nothing stuns in a photograph quite like a set of strong, healthy teeth, and fluoride is the best way to keep teeth mighty. This mineral strengthens teeth by helping to protect enamel and prevent decay, which is why it’s already a common ingredient in toothpaste.^{1, 2} But why let toothpaste do all the heavy lifting? A key fluoride mouthwash benefit is to bolster the fluoride protection you already get from brushing twice daily.

In fact, LISTERINE® TOTAL CARE with fluoride strengthens enamel 50% more than brushing alone, in lab studies, seriously amping up the fluoride benefits your teeth desire. So, if you want a smile with pizzazz, it’s time to add an enamel repair mouthwash made with fluoride into your routine.

#4 Kills Bad Breath Germs. Watch Your Step, Garlic

What happens each time you swish properly? LISTERINE® TOTAL CARE fights 99.9% of bad breath germs within 60 seconds. That means that this mouthrinse not only leaves a satisfyingly minty taste in your mouth, it also freshens breath by neutralizing the bacteria that can cause future malodor.

LISTERINE® TOTAL CARE Mouthwash kills bad breath germs, so you can go about your day without a care. Breathe easy—after all, your breath will smell so fresh, people will want to catch a whiff. (That’s a joke. No one wants you to breathe directly into their face). Still, fresh breath you can count on is a dependable LISTERINE® TOTAL CARE benefit.

#5 Cleans The Whole Mouth. Nooks AND Crannies

Brushing and flossing only go so far. Adding rinsing with LISTERINE® TOTAL CARE provides greater reach for a whole mouth clean. This mouthwash benefits your entire mouth, providing 5X more cleaning power vs. brushing & flossing alone*.

A major mouth rinse benefit is its ability to cover your entire mouth—front, back, and even between the teeth. That leaves you with a sparkling clean feel, with strengthened enamel and cavity prevention.

_{*based on bad breath germs.}

#6 Flavors Taste Like Mmm For Breath That's Fresh Like Ahh

Like a fresh coat of snow on a shimmering mountaintop. Or a cool autumn breeze, fresh, free and comforting. That’s the clean, refreshing experience of LISTERINE® TOTAL CARE Anticavity Mouthwash. Our signature purple mouthwash leaves an exhilarating fresh mint flavor after rinsing, so you can feel invigorated and refreshed every time.

Looking for that fresh mint flavor with slightly less intensity? Consider LISTERINE® TOTAL CARE Alcohol Free Mouthwash, the purple LISTERINE® mouthwash with a more mild taste. This alcohol-free mouthwash still provides that beloved minty clean, toned down just a few notches.

How often should I use LISTERINE^® TOTAL CARE?

Use LISTERINE^® TOTAL CARE twice daily after brushing your teeth with toothpaste. Consistent, twice daily use allows you to get full LISTERINE^® mouthwash benefits, like protection against losing enamel on teeth.

Is LISTERINE^® TOTAL CARE safe for children?

Young oral health enthusiasts looking to get strong anticavity protection will love our lineup of LISTERINE® flavors made specifically for kids! They can enjoy flavors like Mint, Bubble Blast, and Berry Splash.

LISTERINE^® TOTAL CARE is intended for adults and children ages 12 and up. For children under 12, consult a dentist or doctor. LISTERINE^® TOTAL CARE Alcohol Free, meanwhile, is appropriate for adults and children ages 6 and up. For children under 6, consult a dentist or doctor.

How does LISTERINE^® TOTAL CARE protect against cavities?

LISTERINE^® TOTAL CARE protects against tooth decay and cavities by remineralizing teeth. Many people end up weakening the enamel on teeth as a result of eating sugary or starchy foods, or through poor oral hygiene habits. LISTERINE^® TOTAL CARE can help in strengthening tooth enamel by adding the mineral fluoride to your teeth, fortifying them and helping to prevent decay.