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mouthwash

[mouth-wawsh, -wosh]

noun

  1. a solution, often containing antiseptic, astringent, and breath-sweetening agents, used for cleansing the mouth and teeth, and for gargling.



mouthwash

/ ˈʊθˌɒʃ /

noun

  1. a medicated aqueous solution, used for gargling and for cleansing the mouth

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of mouthwash1

First recorded in 1830–40; mouth + wash
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I felt little emotion, laser-focused on finding a place for our family to live and procuring essentials: toothbrushes, mouthwash, underwear and sneakers.

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The defendant then drove back to his home in Hounslow via a Shell garage where he stopped to buy cat food and mouthwash.

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In addition, in a clinical study involving 45 people with periodontitis, people who used matcha mouthwash showed significantly lower levels of P. gingivalis in saliva samples than at the start of the study.

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Dentists might also recommend a fluoride mouthwash or prescribe high-fluoride toothpaste for people who have weaker teeth or are more susceptible to cavities.

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Typical treatments include mouthwash and in severe cases, antibiotics.

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