Does Mouthwash Actually Do Anything?
Yes. But, considering it’s a still-growing industry that was worth $698 million USD in 2015, it’s less effective than you might think. While most of us use it to cure bad breath — which about half
the population suffers from — there are other ways to curb halitosis. Try drinking more water or scraping your tongue, for example. What modern mouthwashes really do is curb gum disease and plaque. The American Dental Association says some mouthwashes can kill up to 99 per cent of disease-causing germs; other studies say they can reduce plaque by up to 56 per cent. Swish away, friends.
