Daily brushing and flossing are more effective at controlling plaque when LISTERINE^® is added. In this randomised, placebo controlled, unsupervised study, 246 patients were assigned to brushing + control rinse, brushing + flossing + control rinse or brushing + flossing + LISTERINE^® for 6 months; patients were evaluated for a number of measures including Plaque Index. When used for 6 months, the adjunctive use of LISTERINE^®, produces an incremental whole-mouth plaque reduction of 51.9%, compared with brushing and flossing alone.¹

Adapted from Sharma N et al. 2004.

Reduction in interproximal mean plaque index.

In the same study, LISTERINE^® decreased interproximal plaque by 47.7% more than brushing and flossing alone when used for 6 months. The authors concluded that this was a significant incremental improvement over the standard regimen of brushing and flossing.¹

References

1. Sharma N 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: 496–504.