Customer Reviews

Listerine Advanced Antiseptic Mouthwash with Tartar Control Arctic Mint - 1 Liter

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As a dentist, I have seen the effectiveness of certain oral health products over a long period of time. Listerine is a product that in general can have a postive effect on one's oral health, especially to help reduce gingivitis.

I recommend to my patients with chronic gingivitis that they brush their teeth and gums with Listerine 2-3 times a day. Patients can still brush with a fluoridated toothpaste as well, as the fluoride is proven to reduce the incidence of cavities. When one brushes with Listerine, the active ingredients in Listerine kill oral bacteria - the plaque bacteria that cause gingivitis. Gentle circular scrubbing of the gums and teeth will kill the bacteria that cause cavities and gum gingivitis. Done twice a day, Listerine will keep your mouth cleaner and healthier.

Technique: (Do not put a large volume in your mouth and rinse as shown on tv!)

1. Pour a "small" amount (perhaps half a cap) of Listerine in one's mouth.
2. Brush teeth and gums gently (with mouth closed to prevent the Listerine from leaking out) for about 1-2 minutes.
3. Spit out excess.
4. Do not rinse off teeth
5. Brush twice a day in AM and PM minimally.

When used in a limited fashion, Listerine is a good addition to one's oral hygiene. Choose a flavor that agrees with you - (blue or green colors) avoid the original yellow tinted Listerine. It tastes terrible and you will not want to use it daily. There is a new Listerine with fluoride in it that will help to strengthen enamel (enamel with flouride embedded in the enamel crystal is harder to dissolve by bacterial acids).

If you have dry mouth or your mouth is easily irritated, use a product that has less alcohol content. The alcohol in Listerine will further dry and irritate one's mouth.

Konedog

This is the best Listerine product that is out. It's a lighter taste than original or the Mint versions. The size is great for putting in your bathroom.

I am using this product for my own mouth and have been very pleased with the results. True enough, I have not had any tartar since rinsing with it. My teeth are also brighter.

However, I wish that the Tartar Control properties came in their 'less intense' versions. The artic mint version even gets a little too intense for me sometimes and other times I just would like to switch out but cannot under dentist orders.

I was very surprised with the exceedingly large bottle. It also arrived very quickly.

Listerine mouthwash is the worst product I have ever tried in years and I would give 0 stars if it was possible. I'm writing this to warn you against the possible damage caused by Listerine mouthwashes. The Company that produces them should be sued for not writing CLEARLY that this is not for people who have sensitive teeth and gums.

After using this mouthwash for a couple of times only, I had the very unpleasant surprise to find my teeth had become very sensitive and slightly more transparent near the edge.

Now my teeth have become so sensitive that I cannot stand hot or cold drinks, or eat certain foods any longer (peaches, let alone lemon or vinegar), and are painful in the cold season.

Two years after, the problem is still there, and has worsened if possible.

I don't know what kind of damage this mouthwash caused to me, but I wouldn't recommend this to anyone, plus, I am very disappointed because it should have at least a warning on the box that it's not recommended for people who have sensitive teeth.

I also spoke to a doctor who said this caused gum recession in some of his patients, so he told them not to use it and prefer other products. He also suggested not to use it pure, but diluted in water.

Be very careful before you use Listerine, especially if you have sensitive teeth.

My husband recently noticed awful brown stains in his teeth. He went to the dentist and had them cleaned. I checked my teeth and I also had some awful stains, I never noticed them. I have never had this problem before. Recently, we began to use Advanced Listerine mouthwash to help prevent H1N1. While it does agreat job keeping my teeth smooth, it has turned both of our teeth brown in the short weeks we have been using it, beware!