Mouthwash

An oral rinse used to reduce bacteria, freshen breath, or deliver fluoride. Not a replacement for brushing and flossing — best used as a complement to mechanical cleaning.

Also known as: Oral Rinse. Category: Oral Care.

In men's style, "mouthwash" belongs to the Oral Care family of terminology. For the full A–Z reference of men's fashion and grooming vocabulary, see the Men's Style Glossary.

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