People Always Ask

For best results, LISTERINE® mouthwash should be used twice a day. Please see directions of use on the product label.

Both Milder Taste and alcohol containing LISTERINE® mouthwashes with essential oils are proven to help clean teeth by reducing plaque bacteria in clinical studies.

LISTERINE® Stay White, LISTERINE® Total Care and LISTERINE® Total Care Milder Taste help to reduce tartar build up and can help maintain naturally white teeth.

We recommend using LISTERINE® mouthwash twice daily, as this reflects the most recent scientific evidence available to us.

Our research consistently suggests that using a fluoride mouthwash with plaque-reducing ingredients to rinse after brushing is an effective way to control plaque to maintain good gum health, and helps strengthen teeth.

Scientific research also shows that using fluoride containing mouthwash, rather than rinsing with non-fluoride mouthwash or water after brushing, can help protect and maintain the levels of fluoride you get from your toothpaste.

If you have any further concerns regarding your oral health, we advise that you follow the advice of your dentist or dental professional for your specific oral healthcare needs.

No, LISTERINE® does not replace flossing but it should be used alongside brushing and flossing as part of a 3 step oral care routine.

We do not recommend gargling with LISTERINE® mouthwash.

LISTERINE® Advanced White Milder Taste is proven to whiten teeth , it’s able to remove stains from teeth and prevent them so you can have whiter teeth in just 1 week.

LISTERINE® mouthwash is not recommended to help kill viruses. We recommend you seek the help of your health care professional should you be experiencing a viral infection.

The effects of rinsing the mouth following LISTERINE® mouthwash use has not been studied. We therefore do not recommend rinsing the mouth following LISTERINE® mouthwash use.

Yes! Our LISTERINE® mouthwashes contain essential oils to fight plaque bacteria making them antibacterial mouthwashes.

We have not studied the effects of using LISTERINE® mouthwash that has been diluted. We therefore do not recommend diluting LISTERINE® mouthwash prior to use.