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Is mouthwash bad for the heart? Here’s what the research actually says

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par Joanna L'Heureux, Postdoctoral Researcher, Public Health and Sport Sciences, University of Exeter

Social media videos are claiming that mouthwash can raise risk of blood pressure – and potentially damage heart health.

According to some of these videos, this is caused by mouthwash wiping out “good” oral bacteria that are important for the cardiovascular system. While it’s a striking message, don’t throw your mouthwash away just yet. The reality is far more complex.

Our mouths contain a wide variety of bacteria. Together,…

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