Customer Reviews

Biotene Mouthwash with Calcium - 16 fl oz

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I've been a hardcore user of Listerine for about 4 years (I'm so health concious I was only using the unflavored brown one because the fake sugars and flavors aren't going to make your mouth healthier anyways).

I can say after only 3 days of using Biotene I was sold on the product, it's simply the 2nd best thing I ever did for my mouth (the 1st was buying an all natural toothpaste that wasn't full of excessive mint flavor). Before using the product I would wake up with a nasty taste in my mouth, and it would be much worse if I didn't brush the night before (which I normal do but sometimes I forgot). In fact my mouth is so clean now there have been a couple times when I was in a hurry, and didn't brush or rinse my mouth the night before and the next morning and I didn't even realize I had skipped 2 cleanings, and I'm not exaggerating.

The reason why this mouthwash is so superior is because other mouthwashes simply use alcohol to "kill the germs" but the problem is, you need a solution of approx 75% alcohol to kill all the germs. Unfortunately the alcohol content of mouthwashes are regulated at 25% so leave it to say most of the germs will survive. Now add to that fact that the fake sugars in other mouthwashes actually PROMOTES bacterial growth. Then also add in the fact that alcohol is BAD for your gums. I mean why did you think other mouthwashes burn? That burning is gum tissue damage, alcohol actually promotes gum recession, which is what your trying to prevent (gingivitis).

Biotene contains the same exact enzymes your mouth naturally produces to kill bad bacteria and uses a natural sugar alcohol that doesn't promote bacterial growth. Also there's no heavy mint flavor to cover up the fact you still have bad bacteria in your mouth so you can enjoy that glass of orange juice in the morning without the nasty mint side effect you currently get.
Really think about the products you use, these all chemical mouthwashes and toothpaste you use have heavy mint flavor and fake sugars. I sometimes wonder if people are better off brushing and rinsing with only water as the fake sugars increase bacterial growth, the heavy mint is used to cover up the fact that the baste taste isn't entirely gone (it does came back doesn't it?). With Biotene it often takes days for the classic bad mouth taste to come back.

Do your mouth a favor, give Biotene a try.

I've been using the prescription-only Peridex that my dentist prescribed to me for care after a scaling/root-planing procedure. That stuff was nasty. Peridex is one of the worst-tasting oral rinses ever, and it changes the way food tastes. That's one of the side-effects.

Needless to say, I was looking for an alternative to Peridex.

I bought some Biotène at my local Target and tried it a few times, and it's probably the best replacement to the antibacterial Peridex I've tried.

Biotène is fresh, fresh-tasting, cheery, and has no alcohol, so it does not burn my mouth and tongue like Peridex does (which does have alcohol). It also does not taste bitter, nor does it leave a bitter aftertaste in the mouth that affects later food tasting. I'm definitely telling my dentist that I can't take Peridex anymore and that I'm switching to Biotène although it's recommended for dry mouth mostly, something I don't have. I will use it for its antibacterial properties.

When I first received the Biotene Mouthwash with Calcium, I wasn't quite sure what to expect. But it had a different minty flavor, which I enjoyed. It made my mouth feel very refreshed -- like breathing fresh, morning air after a snowfall. The part I best enjoyed, though, had to be the calcium. It seemed to make my teeth whiter and stronger, which made me very happy. I'll definitely be purchasing this product again.

For some reason my husband was having a real problem with bad breath. He was brushing and using a generic Scope-like mouthwash, but his breath would only improve a little bit for a short time. I had read that the alcohol and artificial flavors can actually cause bad breath in the long run. I looked at several of the products at the drugstore and ended up buying Biotene. Even though it cost a little more than the generic stuff, it didn't have any alcohol and said it was anti-bacterial, so I decided to give it a try. My husband tried it as soon as I brought it home, and it really works. He has not had bad breath since. This is definitely a product worth the extra money you spend. It has a decent taste and is definitely not too strong. This is a really great product. We can snuggle and kiss without having to worry about our breath. What's better than that?

I wear a mouth guard at night and have problems with dry mouth. I gargle with Biotene before bed and am very happy with the results

I had a bad dentist experience a few months ago which left my gums a bit cut up and irritated. A sought out a product to help along the recovery and biotène mouthwash is what I found.

As it says on the back of the package: "Imagine a mouthwash with a soothing, gentle feel... specially formulated for those experiencing dry mouth or having oral irritations". It really works just like that, soothing, gentle and the taste is good too. It helped me right away, making my mouth feel better. I've been using it ever since, there's no excuse not to use a mouthwash that tastes and works this good.

If not counting to 30 in agony as you swish some toxic liquid back and forth in your mouth sounds good to you, then try out biotène.

This is awesome stuff. I hated Listerine because it burned my mouth and I could never make it the entire 30 seconds or whatever it is, and I had heard about this when I got my tongue pierced years ago. I decided to try it recently, and it makes my mouth feel tons cleaner than listerine.

I really liked this mouthwash. It wasn't as harsh and didn't burn like a lot of other mouthwashes. It was very smooth and the taste was great. I liked the idea of the added calcium. A really great product! Try it!

Biotene has a great flavor, slightly minty and very mild. Someone else said it was "oily". I wouldn't say that, but it is slightly viscous, slightly thicker than water but not like a syrup. Maybe as thick as a strong cup of hot cocoa. I imagine it has to be somewhat viscous to lubricate your mouth. And it does lubricate, pretty darn well for a few minutes. I doesn't last very long though, maybe a half-hour max. If it lasted longer it would be great.

If you're desperate then give this a try. It can't hurt, and maybe it will last longer for you than it did for me. They also make a spray version which might be better because you could take it with you and reapply as needed: Biotene Moisturizing Mouth Spray 1.5 fl oz (45 ml).

This mouthwash has a noticeably more pleasant taste than most other mouthwashes I've tried. It's also easy to dispense, using a shampoo-bottle type cap. It definitely improves the taste and feeling in my mouth, which is the primary purpose of a mouthwash.