Crest Toothpaste Clean Breath Peppermint

Mouthwashes and mouth rinses are meant to be spit out, not swallowed, because even natural mouthwash products may contain ingredients that can be poisonous if ingested in large amounts. Read More

If you're being treated for gum disease or having certain dental procedures performed, your dentist may prescribe a prescription rinse with antibacterial properties called a chlorhexidine mouthwash. Read More

Like all mouthwashes that effectively fight plaque and gingivitis, Crest Pro-Health Rinse can contribute to temporary, surface-level brown tooth discoloration, which is reported by a small percentage of individuals. Tooth discoloration could actually be one indication, in some people, that the product is working: after the rinse kills germs in your mouth, the dead germs can collect on the tooth surface and create the appearance of a brown stain. Tooth discoloration could be exaggerated by many other factors, such as existing tartar on teeth, consumption of colored beverages like coffee, tea and/or red wine, or tobacco use. Brown tooth discoloration from use of mouthwashes that effectively fight plaque and gingivitis is not harmful. It is reversible - and largely preventable - through options like brushing with a power toothbrush and tartar-control/whitening toothpaste, flossing, and visiting the dentist regularly. Read More

It's OK to rinse with an over the counter mouthwash after using Crest 3D White Whitestrips. We recommend using Crest Pro-Health Multi-Protection + Extra Whitening Mouthwash to help maintain your whiter teeth. Read More

Crest Pro-Health Rinse does not cause permanent taste alteration. Oral care products containing active ingredient CPC may cause a temporary aftertaste, or temporary change in the taste of food, in a small percentage of people. CPC stays in the mouth for long periods of time, which allows the rinse to provide its 12-hour benefit. Aftertaste/change in the taste of food typically goes away shortly after product use is stopped. Read More

For bad breath sufferers, relief often comes in the form of proper oral care and the addition of a mouthwash into their hygiene routine. Chlorine dioxide mouthwash is known to eliminate the bacteria that causes the foul-smelling odor, but is the ingredient safe to use? Read More