Mouthwash, also called mouth rinse, oral rinse, or oral wash, is a liquid used to rinse the teeth, gums, and mouth after brushing in order to prevent, relieve, or cure oral conditions and maintain oral health.
Mouthwash is most often used for Oral Health. The Examine Database covers General Oral Health and Mouth Cancer.
Mouthwash is most often used for Oral Health. The Examine Database covers General Oral Health and Mouth Cancer.
In this meta-analysis of 15 case-control studies in 23,552 participants, long-term mouthwash use was associated with an increased oral cancer risk, and the highest risk was observed in participants who used it for decades or multiple times daily.
