Listerine Cool Mint 500ml

Listerine Cool Mint Mouthwash for a cleaner fresher mouth than brushing alone. The formula removes up to 97% of bad breath and plaque causing germs left after brushing. Just 30 seconds of rinsing, twice a day.

Used twice a day Listerine Cool Mint is proven to:

• Kill germs - Kills up to 97% of plaque causing and bad breath germs left behind after brushing
• Reduce plaque - Reduces plaque by up to 56% more than brushing alone
• Freshen Breath - Provides lasting fresh breath confidence
• Maintain healthy gums - Helps kill plaque causing germs above and below the gum line to keep gums healthy

What is Hallitosis?

Halitosis, a.k.a. chronic bad breath, is a condition in which a person emanates an unattractive odour from their mouth. The everyday “morning breath” most people wake up with is not halitosis. Neither is the five minutes of bad breath you’ll experience after eating the occasional spice-heavy exotic meal. Halitosis symptoms include a persistent smell that does not go away after brushing, flossing and rinsing. It can be demoralizing and embarrassing, so much so that many people are reluctant to even mention it to their dentist. But it’s also fairly common, and thus, quite treatable.

Halitosis has a number of possible causes: cavities, gum disease, cracked fillings and less-than-clean dentures are all likely suspects. Then there are the dietary factors; acidic foods, sweets and, of course, a steady fare of onions and garlic can all contribute to bad breath. Excessive coffee, alcohol consumption and tobacco users run an even higher risk.

Signs of gum disease

Overlooking a little blood in the sink after brushing or flossing might not seem like an issue at first, but there’s good reason to keep track of these signals – which are early signs of a very treatable, reversible form of gum disease. Left untreated, this mild stage of gum disease can progress to an advanced stage, which permanently damages the bones and tissue that hold teeth in place. Pay attention to these five most visible signals your body is sending you and keep your mouth healthy.

#1 You're Seeing Red

Red is the warning-sign colour for danger. So it makes sense that if you start peeking in the mirror and are seeing gums that are a shade of red, this could signal gums that are in trouble. Healthy gums are firm and pale pink. Bacteria can cause inflamed gums, which is known as gingivitis, the early, mild stage of gum disease, or periodontitis, the later, more serious stage of the disease.

#2 Your Gums Are Puffy

In the early stage of gum disease, gums can also swell as they become inflamed. 

#3 You See Blood in the Sink

Seeing blood in the sink when you spit into it after brushing and/or flossing is another symptom. Gums that bleed easily signal early-stage gum disease.

#4 You’ve Got Bad Breath

Bad breath, or having an exceedingly bad taste in your mouth, can also signal early gum disease. Plaque build-up on the teeth, gums and tongue is usually the culprit of bad breath. Other changes in your mouth spurred by gum disease could also include tender-to-the-touch gums, odd new spaces forming between your teeth, loose teeth and/or a change in your bite or the way your teeth fit together when you bite. These are signs you should not ignore. If you take control of your gum situation, there's still a chance for you to avoid advanced gum disease.