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Listerine now includes biofilm busting essential oils
corporate America is waking up to the power of essential oils
Date: 12/8/2010 11:56:22 AM ( 13 y ) ... viewed 38617 times big-time corporations are waking up to the power of essential oils and the effect they have on biofilms. Listerine has introduced a essential oil containing mouthwash
Interestingly enough, they have chosen the essential oils that my research has shown to be most effective against biofilms including the essential oil that research shows to be the champion biofilm buster -- eucalyptus
All of their claims do in fact checkout. Essential oils are actually MORE effective against biofilms than chlorine-based antiseptics just as they claim
http://www.jjdentalprofessional.com/listerine-antiseptic.html
* Only OTC mouthwash proven as effective as a prescription rinse containing Chlorhexidine (CHX) and is safe
for everyday use 1-3**
* 3x greater bacteria-killing power than CREST® Pro-Health™ 1**
* Powerful, broad spectrum germ-killing action of the 4 ESSENTIAL Oils with alcohol is delivered throughout the mouth and deep into biofilm 4**
* Only nationally branded OTC antimicrobial mouthwash with the ADA Seal of Acceptance
How does LISTERINE® Antiseptic penetrate and kill plaque biofilm?
Our unique formula includes 4 ESSENTIAL Oils—eucalyptol, menthol, methyl salicylate, and thymol. Alcohol solubilizes and dissolves the oils to allow them to more deeply penetrate biofilm thoughout the mouth.
The superior anti-microbial action of our formula:1,4
* DESTROYS the bacterial cell surface
* INHIBITS biofilm growth
* INCREASES the time bacteria takes to grow back
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