... And that leads me nicely onto my review on Listerine Coolmint Antiseptic Mouthwash.
** WHAT IS IT **
Listerine is the number one selling mouthwash in the UK. It’s made by Pfizer, a huge American conglomerate specializing in health care products. Listerine claim that if we use their ... Read review
(+) kills germs upon contact, maintains healthy gums, gets rid of plaque, tastes nice, freshens breath (-) can get quite expensive if a whole family use it
Advantages: Can help prevent plaque built up and subsequent gum disease Disadvantages: Very strong and can “burn” your mouth
...nicely onto my review on Listerine Coolmint Antiseptic Mouthwash.
** WHAT IS IT **
Listerine is the number one selling mouthwash in the UK. It’s made by Pfizer, a huge American conglomerate specializing in health care products. Listerine claim that if we use their mouthwash twice a day it will kill the bacteria that build up in our mouths and provide us with all day long protection against plaque build up, gingivitis (gum disease) ... ...AVAILABILITY **
My preferred Listerine mouthwash is the Coolmint flavour. It retails at £1.80 for 250ml or £2.61 for 500ml and it’s sold in all major supermarkets (Tesco, Sainsburys etc;) as well as chemists such as Boots and Superdrug. Listerine Coolmint is a rather lurid blue /turquoise coloured liquid.
The mouthwash is packaged in a sturdy looking clear plastic bottle (see picture below). All the packaging is environmentally ... more
Hands up - who hates the dentist ? You're probably not alone. At least 25% of people in the UK are scared of going the dentist. Reasons cited were previous bad dental experiences, fear of the pain and hating injections/filings. Personally, I find going to the dentist to be a necessary evil that has to be endured. The worst part by far is having to pay the dentist to inflict all that discomfort and pain on you (and why is they always ask you a question when you’ve got a mouthful of metal tools and tubes?!)
Over 10% of people in the UK have not been to a dentist for at least 18 months, and the British Dental Health Foundation recommends that we go for a check up at least once a year. Not going to the dentist for a prolonged period can lead to tooth decay and possible gum diseases. Yet with the rise in dental costs and the decrease in cheap NHS dental care, many people put the evil dental checkup day on the back burner. So what can we do to help ourselves? Regularly cleaning your teeth is a good start - twice a day for 2 to 3 minutes a time is recommended. If you top this up with a thorough rinse with a good antiseptic mouthwash, you’re well on the way to avoiding loads of expensive dental work. And that leads me nicely onto my review on Listerine Coolmint Antiseptic Mouthwash.
** WHAT IS IT ** Listerine is the number one selling mouthwash in the UK. It’s made by Pfizer, a huge American conglomerate specializing in health care products. Listerine claim that if we use their mouthwash twice a day it will kill the bacteria that build up in our mouths and provide us with all day long protection against plaque build up, gingivitis (gum disease) and bad breath. Plaque is the major cause of gum disease which in turn is the main cause of tooth loss.
** PRICE, PACKAGING & AVAILABILITY ** My preferred Listerine mouthwash is the Coolmint flavour. It retails at £1.80 for 250ml or £2.61 for 500ml and it’s sold in all major supermarkets (Tesco, Sainsburys etc;) as well as chemists such as Boots and Superdrug. Listerine Coolmint is a rather lurid blue /turquoise coloured liquid.
The mouthwash is packaged in a sturdy looking clear plastic bottle (see picture below). All the packaging is environmentally friendly recyclable plastic. The front is clearly labelled in white and black and blue. There is also a large red sticker pointing out that they’re accredited by the British Dental Association. The black lid is child proof, as the product is not suitable for anyone under 12 years of age. To open the lid you need to squeeze the cap and then twist. If you’re in a hurry to get out the door in the morning it can be a bit frustrating as getting the lid off does require a bit of a knack to it.
** HOW TO USE ** Listerine recommend that we rinse our mouths with approximately 20ml (about 4 teaspoonfuls) twice a day. They do NOT recommend that we dilute it, as this will evidently reduce it effects. However, I’m not sure if this is a clever marketing ploy to make us use more. Sometimes I feel it is better to dilute the stuff with a bit of water, as not only does it make the mouthwash last longer, it also takes some of the “sting “away. Listerine is incredibly strong and sometimes you can really feel it burning your gums.
Anyway, I digress. Remove the lid and pour some into the black plastic cap/lid and then tip it into your mouth. Alternatively you can be an unhygienic tart like me and swig it straight from the bottle.
The stuff doesn’t smell particularly minty - more medicinal. However, the taste is very very strong - minty AAAA+++++. As you swill it around you mouth, the taste seems to get stronger and stronger. You can feel it starting to “burn” your gums a little and it may make your eyes water. It’s tempting to spit it out after ten seconds, but you need to persist with the full thirty seconds to maximize the benefits. Keep swilling it around your mouth - the movement seems to help reduce the burning sensation…You can also shift some of it into your throat and have a gargle with it (it's rather soothing on a sore throat).
After thirty seconds you're free to spit it out. Whatever you do, DO NOT swallow it! We’re talking over 21% industrial alcohol here, so it’s not going to do your stomach an awful lot of good. Bliss! It’s gone down the plughole. Your mouth is finally empty, but it now feels so much fresher. Your gums and tongue feel all tingly. Your can run your tongue over your smooth clean teeth. The effect is rather nice and I find that the feeling and minty taste will last for hours, which is rather reassuring.
** HEALTH ISSUES ** And now the gloomy bit……Listerine used to be made with over 26% industrial alcohol. Recent studies in USA by the National Cancer Institute of America have found that mouthwashes with an alcohol content of 25% or higher may be responsible for some mouth, tongue and throat cancers. Unfortunately the alcohol can act like a solvent making the gums and mouth tissues more vulnerable to carcinogens. Studies have shown that men had a 60% higher risk and women a 90% higher risk of these cancers compared to those not using mouthwash. Nowadays the alcohol content has been reduced to 21.6% but I would still be rather wary of excessive usage of this product.
** THE FULL RANGE** Listerine antiseptic mouthwash comes in five other flavours and the bottles are sold in two sizes in UK, either 250ml or 500ml:-
~ Original (gold /beige coloured) = £1.80 for 250ml/ £2.61 for 500ml ~ Freshburst (light green colour) = £1.80 for 250ml/ £2.61 for 500ml ~ Cool Citrus (pale peach colour) = £2.39 for 250m/ £3.99 for 500ml ~ Tartar Control (bright blue colour) = £2.39 for 250ml/ £3.99 for 500ml ~ Teeth and Gum Defence (bright green colour) = £2.39 for 250ml/£3.99 for 500ml
** RECOMMENDATION ** Listerine Coolmint is fast and effective. Once you get used to the initial “burn” of the stuff and learn to swill it around your teeth and gums for the full 30 seconds, it will leave your mouth feeling minty fresh for ages. That said, you really must limit yourself to only using it for a maximum of 30 seconds twice a day, as it is incredibly strong. The amount of industrial alcohol in this product and the knock on health implications has made me think twice about using it for any longer than recommended. However, used in moderation, I still feel it is the best method of keeping your teeth and gums feeling clean and fresh throughout the day. And of course, hopefully, it will keep the dentist away from my gnashers that extra bit longer.
If you want to see how good your teeth/dental habits are then go and take the Listerine 6-Day challenge at www.listerinechallenge.com. It’s quite an eye opener. It may just help you reduce the amount of work (and expense) your dentist is going to have to undertake on your teeth at your next check up….
** FURTHER INFORMATION ** Under no circumstances should Listerine be swallowed and it is not suitable for children under 12 years of age.
Advantages: Prevents and treats gum disease Disadvantages: Very hot in the mouth, might not be tolerated by some. List of ingredients may not be to your liking.
...where my nightly dose of Listerine came into its own, as it would clear the nasal passages beautifully and off I'd go to bed with a reasonably clear head, despite having spent most of the day constantly blowing my nose! I don't suppose the manufacturers have intended this for use as a decongestant, but it worked for me and I didn't have any problem sleeping! Here is some further information you might want to know. Listerine comes in 500 ml and 250ml ... ...followed by the name, Coolmint Listerine in bold black letters. Underneath is what the product is - Antiseptic Mouthwash - and again the claim, 'Kills the germs that cause dental plaque and bad breath.' On the reverse is the label giving instructions for use and a list of ingredients. Again, we are told about 24-hour protection against plaque and lasting fresh breath confidence. It states that Coolmint Listerine is clinically proven to prevent and ...
tennisnut 27.07.2005
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Advantages: Does a good job, kills germs and freshens breath Disadvantages: It burns.
I recently decided to use Listerine mouthwash, after chipping one of my rear molars on the corner of a fork. Unfortunately the cracked chomper started to get both painful and smelly as my regular toothpaste just couldn’t reach into the damaged area. Desperate to avoid a visit to the local dentist/sadist, I searched for an alternative to pliers. Discussing my situation with various acquaintances my situation seemed fruitless. The dentist seemed set ... ...a handy man sized bottle, Listerine stood head and shoulders above its cheaper red, green and urine coloured competitors. Listerine comes in an opaque, rectangular bottle, which is both simple and alluring. A white label on the front displays the words ‘cool mint Listerine’ and the bold claim ‘Kills the germs that cause dental plaque’. The rear label gives clear usage instructions along with concise ingredient and storage information. An indentation ...
Zaphoid 21.11.2004
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Advantages: Good Antibacterial Properties Disadvantages: Burns Your Mouth
...expensive brands.
I chose Listerine because it came with a recommendation and it was also a name that I had heard of and believed that I could trust. I even remember the TV adverts for this product that featured Clifford, the rather camp Dragon. Listerine comes in a variety of different flavours. I use the Coolmint variety and pay around £2.50 for a 500ml bottle. It is recommended that the product is used twice a day, once in the morning after you ... ...been clinically proven that using Listerine mouthwash reduces the build up of plaque by 56% more than by brushing alone.
It is only necessary to use a very tiny amount of the product each time, the recommended amount is 20ml and the cap of the bottle comes with a handy gauge on it should you wish to measure out this exact amount. The mouthwash itself is a turquoise- blue/green liquid.
Using this mouthwash for the very first time is a bit of a shock ...
micksheff 26.01.2007
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Advantages: leaves mouth feeling very clean, promises long lasting protection Disadvantages: Expensive
...the dragon in the old Listerine adverts? Most people do, and in surveys (including one I conducted on another opinion site) they remember this set of Listerine adverts rather then the tooth fairy ones (the man [Keith Allen] with wings who creeps into peoples bedrooms at night). Why did Clifford go then? My friend used to be marketing manager for Listerine (made by Warner Lambert, but recently taken over by Pfizer) and we used to wind her up every ... ...sadly left us is because Listerine does much more than freshen your breath (as conveyed by the Clifford adverts) - it is an all round oral miracle!! The new strap line is 'what brushing starts, Listerine finishes'. It comes in a few flavours, but the one I like best is coolmint which has a turquoise colour, a minty flavour, and a very strong antiseptic taste. The bottle has a childproof cap, which is useful as the second ingredient after water is ...
offy 10.08.2001
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Advantages: mouth protection at its best Disadvantages: a little on the pricey side.
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Don't you think life in prehistoric times were oh so simple ?
Take for instance teeth and their care . Back in them days , you lived off what edible fruit you could find and the odd dinosaur of two that happened to be want to be eaten . Real easy eh ! Very little in sugar content , definately no sweets and no dentists them days - no need for them . Often by the time you normally would have had toothache , you've already been ... ...one such product .
Listerine is manufactured by Warner-Lambert Consumer Healthcare , who can be contacted via snailmail at Lambert Court , Chestnut Avenue , Eastleigh , Hampshire . SO53 3ZQ . Its objective....
Listerine is a BDA ( British Dental Association ) accredited product , therefore it's claims have to be founded , and no doubt are .
The label says 'For healthier gums , use morning and night . Use just twice daily for 24 hour plaque protection ...
CaptainKidd 11.01.2002
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