Without proper care, plaque can lead to gingivitis—which can develop into more serious oral health problems.1,2*
- 50% of all adults will develop gingivitis at some point in
their lives3 - Gingivitis, if not treated properly, can progress to
periodontitis
Emerging science suggests a link between periodontitis and other health
problems4-7*
- People with diabetes are more likely to develop gum disease because diabetes slows the body's natural healing process
- Research suggests that
advanced gum disease may
have an adverse effect on
blood-sugar levels—potentially making diabetes treatment
less effective
- Gingivitis, if allowed to
progress to periodontitis, may allow bacteria to enter the bloodstream - These bacteria may affect the heart by attaching to the fatty plaques in the arteries, contributing to the formation
of clots - These clots, in turn, can cause atherosclerosis, which may
lead to a heart attack
- Research suggests that gum infections can activate the production of labor-triggering chemicals in the body too
early—resulting in premature labor or birth
*Emerging science suggests an association between periodontitis (advanced gum disease) and broader health problems, but a
cause-and-effect relationship has not been established. LISTERINE® Antiseptic is not indicated to treat periodontitis.
The most widely used and extensively researched over-the-counter mouthrinse
- LISTERINE® Antiseptic is backed by over 50 years of research and 125 years of safe use and is supported by over 30 published studies
If your patients knew that adding LISTERINE® Antiseptic to brushing and flossing
can reduce significantly more plaque and gingivitis, they wouldn't skip a rinse!
- Adding LISTERINE® Antiseptic achieves 52% greater plaque reduction and 21% greater gingivitis reduction compared with brushing
and flossing alone8 - Kills bacteria that brushing and flossing leave behind—to clean the entire mouth
Not all mouthwashes are the same.
When you share the facts, you eliminate the excuses.
Recommend BRUSH, FLUSH & RINGE™ to help your
patients achieve better oral health.
What makes LISTERINE® Antiseptic different?
1.Ranney RR. Discussion: pathogenesis of gingivitis. J Clin Periodontol. 1986;13:356-359. 2.Page RC. Gingivitis. J Clin Periodontol. 1986;13(5):345-355. 3.Oliver RC, Brown LJ, Löe H. Periodontal diseases in the United States population. J Periodontol. 1998;69(2):269-278. 4.Oral Health in America: A Report of the Surgeon General. Washington, DC: US Dept of Health and Human Services, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health; 2000. Available at: www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/oralhealth. Accessed July 30, 2007. 5.Mealey BL. Periodontal disease and diabetes: a two-way street. J Am Dent Assoc. 2006;137(10 suppl):26S-31S. 6.Demmer RT, Desvarieux M. Periodontal infections and cardiovascular disease: the heart of the matter. J Am Dent Assoc. 2006;137(10 suppl):14S-20S. 7.Bobetsis YA, Barros SP, Offenbacher S. Exploring the relationship between periodontal disease and pregnancy complications. J Am Dent Assoc. 2006;137(10 suppl):7S-13S. 8.Sharma N, Charles CH, Lynch MC, et al. Adjunctive benefit of an essential oil–containing mouthrinse in reducing plaque and gingivitis in patients who brush and floss regularly: a six month study. J Am Dent Assoc. 2004;135(4):496-504.
