Chronic bad breath can be a sign of underlying issues such as periodontal disease or dry mouth, explains Niaraki. And using ...

Objective To determine the effectiveness of chlorhexidine 0.12% mouthwash (CHX) after tooth extraction for the prevention of alveolar osteitis (AO). Material and methods We conducted a double-blind ...

A new systematic review says concentrated garlic extract mouthwash can match chlorhexidine against oral bacteria, raising hopes for a safer, more natural alternative. RFK Jr., CDC, in seismic shift, ...

In recent years, different chlorhexidine formulations have been tested, including an alcohol-free alternative, but the effect of this solution on early biofilm formation is not clear. A crossover, ...

For many people, mouthwash is a quick swish and spit before bed. You do it almost on autopilot, trusting that sharp medicinal taste to keep your mouth clean. But behind that routine sits a serious ...

A new review suggests that garlic extract may rival one of dentistry’s most trusted antiseptics, chlorhexidine, raising the possibility that a kitchen staple could serve as a viable antimicrobial ...

Death to bad breath comes in cloves. Garlic — that pungent, bulb-shaped veggie that gives food a kick and vampires the ick — is now being crowned a possible cure for halitosis, per a new report.

Garlic extract demonstrates antimicrobial efficacy comparable to other widely used antiseptics and disinfectants, such as chlorhexidine, according to University of Sharjah medical scientists.