NEW: STUDY REVEALS LISTERINE® ANTISEPTIC 4.6X MORE EFFECTIVE THAN FLOSS FOR SUSTAINED PLAQUE REDUCTION1

For all patients—including those who don’t floss well or don’t floss at all— LISTERINE® Antiseptic mouthwash can help achieve better oral health by reducing plaque on teeth.

Percent reduction in Interproximal Turesky Plaque Index at 12 weeks
Percent reduction in Interproximal MGI at 12 weeks
Percent reduction in Interproximal Bleeding Index at 12 weeks
 
 

THE POWER OF LISTERINE® ANTISEPTIC MOUTHWASH

See the science behind why LISTERINE® Antiseptic is more effective than floss against plaque above the gumline.

LISTERINE® Antiseptic | 4.6x Greater Supragingival Plaque Reduction Than Flossing

A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO DAILY ORAL CARE

Together, brushing, flossing, and rinsing with LISTERINE® Antiseptic on a daily basis provides a comprehensive approach to oral care and an approach to cleaning that reaches nearly 100% of the mouth.2,3

Chart describing benefits of Brushing, flossing and LISTERINE® ANTISEPTIC as a comprehensive approach to daily oral care

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References: 1. Bosma, M.L., McGuire, J.A., Sunkara, A., Sullivan, P., Yoder, A., Milleman, J., Milleman, K.  Efficacy of Flossing and Mouthrinsing Regiments on Plaque and Gingivitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial. J Dent Hyg. 2022 Ju 8-20. 2. Home Oral Care. American Dental Association website. https://www.ada.org/resources/research/science-and-research-institute/or... Last reviewed July 22, 2020. Accessed February 7, 2022. 3. Kerr WJS, Kelly J, Geddes DAM. The areas of various surfaces in the human mouth from nine years to adulthood. J Dent Res. 1991;70(12):1528-1530. 4. Floss/interdental cleaners. American Dental Association website. https://www.ada.org/resources/research/science-and-research-institute/or... Last reviewed September 21, 2021. Accessed February 23, 2022. 5. Fine DH, Letizia J, Mandel ID. The effect of rinsing with Listerine’ antiseptic on the properties of developing dental plaque. J Clin Periodontol. 1985;12(8):660-666. 6. Kubert D, Rubin M, Barnett ML, Vincent JW. Antiseptic mouthrinse-induced microbial cell surface alterations. Am J Dent. 1993;6(6):277-279. 7. Pan P, Barnett ML, Coelho J, Brogdon C, Finnegan MB. Determination of the in situ bactericidal activity of an essential oil mouthrinse using a vital stain method. J Clin Periodontol. 2000;27(4):256-261. 8. Pitts G, Pianotti R, Feary TW, McGuiness J, Masurat T. The in vivo effects of an antiseptic mouthwash on odor-producing microorganisms. J Dent Res. 1981;60(11):1891-1896. 9. Pitts G, Brogdon L, Hu L, Masurat T, Pianotti R, Schumann P. Mechanism of action of an antiseptic, anti-odor mouthwash. J Dent Res. 1983;62(6):738-742. 10. Ilg D, McGuire JA, Mordas CJ, Queiroz D, Fourre T, Santos SL. In vitro efficacy of an alcohol-free essential oil containing mouthrinse. J Dent Hyg. 2012;86(1):50-51.

Findings of a 12-week study comparing the efficacy of LISTERINE® Antiseptic, flossing, and other oral hygiene measures on multiple oral health metrics

Explore the new 12-week study of LISTERINE® Antiseptic and Flossing

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