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Mick

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May 2, 2006, 1:40 pm
Can mouthwash like Listerine substitute toothpaste & toothbrush? 
 

   
   

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sumesh kumar
May 5, 2006,2:21 pm
no. although listerine may be able to kill some mouth bacteria your toothbrush and tooth paste removed the worst form of bacteria build up in you mouth, plaque, by the scrubbing motion.

 
 


sam
May 5, 2006,2:23 pm
Nope the brush scrubs off the plaque which mouthwash could never do

 
 


Nickolavos
May 5, 2006,2:31 pm
its something that goes hand and hand you cant use one with out the other...Listerine does not remove plaque so you need to brush,floss, and swishing with listerine tops it off! women love pretty teeth,fresh mouth,and moist lips

 
 


sumesh kumar
May 11, 2006,2:26 am
yes, it will kill a lot of bacteria, but it will not dissolve the food plaque that accumulates. Over time, no matter how much listerine you use, you will develop gingivitis and tooth decay.