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No, It is only harmful if swallowed. Using mouthwash helps kill bacteria in your mouth, and keep your teeth healthy by doing preventative maintenance by killing plaque causing bacteria.
Actually that is correct, mouthwash works by reducing the bacteria in your mouth. So far so good. HOWEVER...the 1998 Nobel Prize in physiology was awarded for work that identified the nitrate, nitrite, nitric oxide cycle in the human body. Turns out nitrates which are not so good for us are broken down into nitrites which are good for us, in the mouth by the bacteria that live there. Nitrites are very important as they are further converted by the body into nitric oxide which is a vasodilator which reduces blood pressure and is very important to the health of the epithelial cells in veins and arteries. It also greatly reduces the damage caused by oxidative stress following re-perfusion subsequent to a coronary occlusion. About 25% of the nitrate that does make it through to the gut is reabsorbed and secreted through the salivary glands to give the bacteria another chance to produce more nitrite.
Bottom line is, when we use mouthwash we reduce all those helpful bacteria and suffer the consequences. Like everything else, just because someone makes something doesn't mean you should use it.
I asked this very question of my dentist just yesterday -- not exactly can it kill you, but will it help kill periodontal bacteria. The dentist wasn't fond of the notion that it might be remedial, but she also said nothing about it's being harmful.
I've actually tried using rubbing alcohol as a mouthwash, and -- aside from it's tasting absolutely AWFUL in the mouth -- I experienced no ill side effects whatsoever. So no, I would say a drop is most likely NOT going to kill you, but it probably doesn't do much to help you either. There are better things to drink and/or to swish.
If you drink too much you can get high and while you're igh and you drink more...yes it could kill you
Mouthwash is not intended to be drunk- it is an antiseptic. Swallowing a very small amount is not fatal, but large quantities of it are NOT good for you. More likely to make you throw up.
if you drank to much it could make u vomit and faint but a little is ok
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Does drinking mouthwash cleanse your system?
NO, but it cleanses your mouth.
Does mouthwash kill a plant?
If it is toxic maybe.But if it is nontoxic NO.
Why is fluoride added to mouthwash?
to kill the bacteria i e pathogen
Does Listerine Mouthwash kill bed bugs?
yes
How can you kill sperm in the mouth?
are you holding it in your mouth? use mouthwash
Does drinking water work in a swab test for marijuana?
no brush your teeth alot and gargle with mouthwash
Do you get diarrhea from drinking mouthwash?
Yes. Very severe diarrhea. In fact, I drank half an economy sized bottle of Scope this afternoon and ended up feeling really gassy earlier tonight, 6 hours after drinking said mouthwash, so I decided to cut a fart and accidentally sh*t myself instead. Wouldn't recommend drinking mouthwash unless you're desperate, unless you have a thing for minty fresh puke and sharting.
How much mouthwash will get you drunk?
Girrrlll, drinking mouthwash is not a smart idea and the alcohol is like 0.03% so you'd have to probably chug that whole motherf-cker till you start to get buzzed.
Does mouthwash kill bugs on plants?
Mouthwash can repel some insects on plants due to its antiseptic properties, but it is not a reliable or recommended method for controlling pests. Other insecticidal sprays specifically designed for plants are more effective and safer to use.
Can mouthwash kill you?
I have the same question......... I think so if it has alcohol contents. But I'd like to know how much it needs to contain.... A entire bottle? Maybe two, or three? (You would die from drinking it obviously Help answer!!!! Add on to mine!
Why does mouthwash taste so strong?
because there is so much alchol to kill the germs
Can you use brandy or schnaps as a substitute for mouthwash until we get more mouthwash?
Sure, it will kill the germs, but not reinforce your enamel or anything like mouthwash does because there's no flouride in it. Plus it won't leave a very fresh, good smelling feeling.
