A new review from the University of Sharjah suggests that mouthwash made with garlic extract may fight germs as effectively as chlorhexidine, a widely used antiseptic in dental care. Chlorhexidine, a ...

Brian T. Luong, DMD, is an orthodontist at Anaheim Hills Orthodontics and Santa Ana Orthodontics and Chief Dental Officer at Become Aligners. Adults need a pea-sized amount of toothpaste for effective ...

Garlic extract is emerging as a surprisingly powerful contender to chlorhexidine, the long-standing “gold standard” in antimicrobial mouthwashes. A systematic review of clinical studies shows that ...

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