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2. Bad breath - Wikipedia

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   Hippocratic medicine advocated a mouthwash of red wine and spices to cure bad breath. [36] Alcohol-containing mouthwashes are now thought to exacerbate bad breath as they dry the mouth, leading to increased microbial growth. The Hippocratic Corpus also describes a recipe based on marble powder for females with bad breath. [37]

3. These Dentist-Approved Mouthwashes Will Zap Bad Breath and ...

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   Simply put, antiseptic mouthwash helps kill bacteria in your mouth. If you have plaque buildup, red and swollen gums, or gum disease, antiseptic mouthwash can help prevent and reduce the bacteria ...

4. Oral hygiene - Wikipedia

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   A 1930s poster from the Work Projects Administration promoting oral hygiene. Tooth decay is the most common global disease. [14] Over 80% of cavities occur inside fissures in teeth where brushing cannot reach food left trapped after eating and saliva and fluoride have no access to neutralize acid and remineralize demineralized teeth, unlike easy-to-clean parts of the tooth, where fewer ...

5. Artificial saliva - Wikipedia

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   Artificial saliva for dry mouth in a mouthwash form. Artificial saliva or salivary substitutes refer to a synthetically produced liquid that mimics the natural secretion of saliva. It is designed as a symptomatic relief for xerostomia, a condition characterised by dryness in the mouth and is available over-the-counter.

6. Xerostomia - Wikipedia

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   Xerostomia is the subjective sensation of dry mouth, which is often (but not always) associated with hypofunction of the salivary glands. [3] The term is derived from the Greek words ξηρός (xeros) meaning "dry" and στόμα (stoma) meaning "mouth". [4] [5] A drug or substance that increases the rate of salivary flow is termed a sialogogue.

7. Everything You Need to Know About Dry Mouth While You Sleep - AOL

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