Think your mouthwash is keeping you healthy? Think again. A top doctor reveals why it could be doing more harm than good.
Are you unknowingly increasing your cancer risk with a simple habit? Find out what experts are saying about this common product.
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Are you unknowingly increasing your cancer risk with a simple habit? Find out what experts are saying about this common product.
Location: London
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For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com
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00:00Is the mouthwash sitting in your bathroom harming you more than helping?
00:04British surgeon Dr. Karen Rajan warns that some mouthwashes might be increasing your risk of cancer.
00:10Dr. Rajan explains that mouthwashes with alcohol disrupt the good bacteria in your mouth.
00:16These bacteria protect your teeth, freshen your breath, and aid digestion, but alcohol-based mouthwashes kill them off.
00:24Unlike alcoholic drinks, these mouthwashes have higher alcohol levels and linger on your teeth and gums, causing more damage over time.
00:32Chronic use has even been linked to higher colorectal cancer risks.
00:36That's not all. Alcoholic mouthwashes can cause enamel erosion, teeth staining, ulcers, and other oral health problems.
00:44Dental experts recommend avoiding mouthwash altogether. Instead, stick to thorough brushing and flossing.
00:51If you use mouthwash, skip the alcohol-based ones and rinse only after meals, not after brushing.
00:57Protect your health. Read the labels, make the switch, and share this information with others. Your mouth will thank you.