Yes it might fight plaque and gingivitis but it can also give you Oral cancer in return of giving you a fresh and minty breath! Australians are taking their top-selling Mouthwash that are alcohol contained.
Studies said that there are enough evidence that “alcohol-containing mouthwash has linked contribute to the increased risk of development of oral cancer”.
The ethanol in mouthwash is thought to allow cancer-causing substances to permeate the lining of the mouth more easily and cause harm.
Did you know that Oral cancer is a serious disease that affects more than 800 Australians per year and kills half of them within five years of being diagnosed.
I need to start reading the back of my mouthwash, I don’t want to end up having a fresh breath with oral cancer!