Alcohol consumption increases the risk of oral cancer. This also applies to mouthwashes, a new study suggests – once again. A popular product is mentioned.
Preliminary remark: The possible health risks discussed here concern mouthwashes, not mouth rinses. The two terms are often confused, including in media reports on the studies mentioned here. Mouthwashes are filled in large bottles and, depending on the ingredients used, can effectively prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Mouthwashes, on the other hand, are high-dose concentrates, usually filled in small bottles, which are diluted with a lot of water. They do not contain fluoride and, at best, combat bad breath, but have no medicinal effects.
Source: Stern
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