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Causes of Gingivitis

Some habits are widely known to lead to gum disease (such as not brushing, flossing and rinsing), but there are also surprising, less well-known causes of the bacterial infection in your mouth.

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Think No Pain In The Gums Means No Gingivitis? Think Again.

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Mouth Facts

The Most Common Cause Of Gum Disease (And 7 Potential Others)

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If brushing were enough, would man have ever reached the moon?

We think not.

Why you should swish

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5 surprising foods that damage your teeth and gums

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Tooth Truth

The Root Cause Of Tooth Loss? Gum Disease. It's the #1 cause.

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Mouth Facts

5 Not-So-Innocent Habits That Harm Your Mouth

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Biting nails can harm the mouth as well as hands

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LISTERINE® mouthwashes protect from bad-breath germs for up to 12 hours, for long lasting fresh breath*.

*not valid for non-alcohol variants, Listerine Advanced White or Listerine Advanced Defence

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