Re: Listerine for gum care

[Guest guest]

only problem with some mouthwashes and I am not sure about this one

but they ususally contain alcohol in them---so many think this is not

good?? dentists who use them many times a day can have a problem?? so

something to look into---fyi

> As we were chatting about yesterday -- here's the news story about

Listerine for gum care:

> Hate to floss? A lot of folks never do it despite the admonitions

from their dentist. Turns out, that's okay as long as you use

mouthwash--specifically Listerine. Reuters reports that a new study

published in the Journal of the American Dental Association concluded

that regular use of the antiseptic mouthwash Listerine has the same

benefit as flossing.

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> Huge disclaimer here: The study was conducted by Pfizer, the

company that sells Listerine. Still, the findings were conclusive

enough that the ADA is allowing Pfizer to publicize the fact that

Listerine may work as well as dental floss. The company plans to

begin with television advertisements. Study author ,

who is also the director of oral care at Pfizer, is quick to point

out that people should ideally brush, floss, and use Listerine for

good oral health. " We definitely don't want people to toss the

floss, " she told Reuters. Flossing regularly removes the plaque that

can cause gum disease.

>

> One of the more bizarre side effects of a low-carb diet is stinky

breath. Here's how to get rid of it!

>

> The Pfizer study included 326 people who had mild to moderate

gingivitis, which is gum inflammation. All of them were told to brush

their teeth. Some were instructed to then floss, while the rest used

Listerine without flossing. The people who used Listerine showed the

same improvement in plaque and gum inflammation as those who flossed.

A second study of 301 participants showed similar results, except

those using Listerine had an even greater reduction in plaque after

three to six months of use. How does Listerine do this? told

Reuters it contains essential oils that get between teeth and kill

the germs that brushing does not reach.

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[Guest guest]

Cool Mint Listerine Antiseptic kills germs that cause bad breath,

plaque, & gingivitis. Clinically proven to kills germs by the

millions on contact.

Indications:

Kills germs that cause bad breath, plaque and the gum disease

gingivitis.

Directions:

Rinse full strength for 30 seconds with 20 ml (4 teaspoonfuls)

morning and night. If bad breath persists, see your dentist.

Ingredients:

Active Ingredients: Contains: Thymol (0.064%), Eucalyptol (0.092%),

Methyl Salicylate (0.06%), Menthol (.042%)

Inactive Ingredients: Water, Alcohol (21.6%), Sorbitol Solution,

Flavoring, Poloxamer 407, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Saccharin, Sodium

Benzoate, FD & C Green 3

Warnings:

Do not administer to children under twelve years of age. Keep this

and all drugs out of the reach of children. Do not swallow.

©Warner-Lambert

[Guest guest]

Sorry, I meant to reply to this. Foggy brain. Our dentist advised

using Listerine.

Gail

In hypothyroidism , " Hodgson " <suser@a...>

wrote:

> As we were chatting about yesterday -- here's the news story about

Listerine for gum care:

> Hate to floss? A lot of folks never do it despite the admonitions

from their dentist. Turns out, that's okay as long as you use

mouthwash--specifically Listerine. Reuters reports that a new study

published in the Journal of the American Dental Association concluded

that regular use of the antiseptic mouthwash Listerine has the same

benefit as flossing.

>

>

>

> Huge disclaimer here: The study was conducted by Pfizer, the

company that sells Listerine. Still, the findings were conclusive

enough that the ADA is allowing Pfizer to publicize the fact that

Listerine may work as well as dental floss. The company plans to

begin with television advertisements. Study author ,

who is also the director of oral care at Pfizer, is quick to point

out that people should ideally brush, floss, and use Listerine for

good oral health. " We definitely don't want people to toss the

floss, " she told Reuters. Flossing regularly removes the plaque that

can cause gum disease.

>

> One of the more bizarre side effects of a low-carb diet is stinky

breath. Here's how to get rid of it!

>

> The Pfizer study included 326 people who had mild to moderate

gingivitis, which is gum inflammation. All of them were told to brush

their teeth. Some were instructed to then floss, while the rest used

Listerine without flossing. The people who used Listerine showed the

same improvement in plaque and gum inflammation as those who flossed.

A second study of 301 participants showed similar results, except

those using Listerine had an even greater reduction in plaque after

three to six months of use. How does Listerine do this? told

Reuters it contains essential oils that get between teeth and kill

the germs that brushing does not reach.

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Also, for those who are afraid of aspartame, many of them have it. My

mom had to look around to find one with saccharine, since aspartame

gives her restless leg syndrome.

Jan

Re: Listerine for gum care

only problem with some mouthwashes and I am not sure about this one

but they ususally contain alcohol in them---so many think this is not

good?? dentists who use them many times a day can have a problem?? so

something to look into---fyi

[Guest guest]

I also have restless leg syndrome (I think the only symptom I don't

have is bad hair! I guess I got lucky on that one:-))and that is

supposedly associated with fibromyalgia, so I assume also with hypoT?

Gail

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> Also, for those who are afraid of aspartame, many of them have it.

My

> mom had to look around to find one with saccharine, since aspartame

> gives her restless leg syndrome.

>

>

> Jan

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hmmm, interesting. I haven't worked for years, and I do go to bed at

the same time every night. Also, as I have CFS, I experimented for

several years with various things to help me sleep, melatonin among

them. What I found, was that melatonin worked well for about a month,

then the effects seemed to wear off (for putting me into a

restorative sleep). I'd have to go off it for a while, then try

again. When I mentioned this to a pharmacist one time, he said that's

what he would have expected. About four years ago, I discovered

something that works for me every night. A nurse told me that nurses

take a seasickness pill (Dimenhydrinate) to get to sleep. Nurses work

shiftwork, so they need something, and that does it. It has worked

for me for four years now. On the very rare occasion when I have

forgotten to take that pill, I will know it within a short time, as I

cannot get a proper night's sleep without it.

I occasionally have a diet coke, maybe 3 or 4 a week. So I could go

off that without a problem, give it a try for the restless legs.

Gail

>

> >I also have restless leg syndrome (I think the only symptom I

don't

> >have is bad hair! I guess I got lucky on that one:-))and that is

> >supposedly associated with fibromyalgia, so I assume also with

hypoT?

> >Gail

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

You can replace that with a Rite Aid Cola or any other that is not

aspartame-sweetened.

Now my mom is retired, so it has gotten a bit better. As long as she

doesn't have aspartame, she has the restless leg but not enough to wake

herself up.

Jan

& Gail on wrote:

>Hmmm, interesting. I haven't worked for years, and I do go to bed at

>the same time every night. Also, as I have CFS, I experimented for

>several years with various things to help me sleep, melatonin among

>them. What I found, was that melatonin worked well for about a month,

>then the effects seemed to wear off (for putting me into a

>restorative sleep). I'd have to go off it for a while, then try

>again. When I mentioned this to a pharmacist one time, he said that's

>what he would have expected. About four years ago, I discovered

>something that works for me every night. A nurse told me that nurses

>take a seasickness pill (Dimenhydrinate) to get to sleep. Nurses work

>shiftwork, so they need something, and that does it. It has worked

>for me for four years now. On the very rare occasion when I have

>forgotten to take that pill, I will know it within a short time, as I

>cannot get a proper night's sleep without it.

>I occasionally have a diet coke, maybe 3 or 4 a week. So I could go

>off that without a problem, give it a try for the restless legs.

>Gail

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