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5X More Effective than Floss at Reducing Plaque Above the Gumline*

*Sustained plaque reduction after a dental cleaning. Rinse not intended to replace brushing or flossing.

Reduce dental plaque with Listerine Cool Mint

Brush. Floss. LISTERINE®

If you don’t floss or don’t floss properly, LISTERINE® can help. A new study revealed LISTERINE® Antiseptic mouthwash goes beyond fresh breath to provide superior plaque reduction compared to brushing and flossing alone. In fact, it shows LISTERINE® destroys 5x more plaque above the gumline than floss*.

*germ kill provides sustained plaque reduction after a dental cleaning. Rinse is not intended to replace brushing or flossing.

3 Steps for a Cleaner, Healthier Mouth

Together, brushing, flossing, and rinsing with LISTERINE® Antiseptic daily provides a comprehensive approach to better oral care helping you reach nearly 100% of the mouth.

3 Steps for a Cleaner, Healthier Mouth: 1 Brush, 2 Floss and 3 Listerine!
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1. Brush

Clean & polish your teeth

Brushing daily helps remove food particles and stains, keeping your teeth and gums healthy.

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2. Floss

Reach below the gumline

Reaches below the gumline and removes imbedded food particles and plaque between the teeth

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3. LISTERINE®

LISTERINE® Antiseptic kills 99.9% of germs that cause bad breath, plaque and gingivitis.

It reaches other parts of your mouth that brushing and flossing miss, providing longer lasting fresh breath and a cleaner, healthier mouth.