{"id":2045314,"date":"2023-09-26T14:59:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-26T18:59:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mouthwash-contains-chemicals-tied-to-heart-problems-cancer\/"},"modified":"2023-09-26T15:05:21","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T19:05:21","slug":"mouthwash-contains-chemicals-tied-to-heart-problems-cancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mouthwash-contains-chemicals-tied-to-heart-problems-cancer\/","title":{"rendered":"Mouthwash linked to heart issues, cancer."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">12<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmouthwash-contains-chemicals-tied-to-heart-problems-cancer%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2045314&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>Mouthwash: \u200bMore Harm Than Good?<\/h2>\n<p>Mouthwash is a bathroom staple \u200din many households, but risks tied to these minty\u200b antimicrobials could\u200d do more harm than good\u2014harm that extends beyond a person&#8217;s pearly whites, according to a new comprehensive study.<\/p>\n<p>While the number of ingredients and their concentrations\u200c vary among mouthwash brands, scientists have\u200c concluded that \u2063some \u2063ingredients in \u2062these oral hygiene products are linked \u200cto side \u2062effects ranging from minor \u200bskin irritation and headaches to life-threatening\u200b conditions like heart problems and cancer.<\/p>\n<p>Researchers in \u2064Turkey examined 45 mouthwash \u200dformulas used by 17 \u2064commercial brands\u2062 found in the five largest chain stores in Istanbul.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Related\u200b Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n    <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/health\/is-mouthwash-ruining-our-health-5316888?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Is \u2064Mouthwash Ruining Our Health?<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n    <br \/>6\/13\/2023<br \/>\n \u200d\n  <\/li>\n<li>\n    <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/health\/9-toxic-toothpaste-ingredients-that-you-need-to-avoid-for-good-oral-health-1736254?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>9 Toxic \u200bToothpaste Ingredients \u2062That You \u2064Need to \u2064Avoid for Good Oral Health<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n    <br \/>5\/26\/2023<br \/>\n  \u2064\n  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>They found \u200d31\u2064 out of\u2063 the\u2064 45 formulas (over 68 percent) contained glycerin, associated with kidney and\u200b liver deterioration, 29 (over\u2062 64 percent) included the known carcinogen sodium saccharin, \u200band 28 (about \u200d62 \u2062percent) contained propylene \u2064glycol\u2014a\u200d chemical linked to organ failure when used in large \u2064doses.<\/p>\n<p>Despite its link to tooth decay, the antiseptic chlorhexidine gluconate was included in 7 of 45 formulas. \u200cOther ingredients, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mouthwash-contains-chemicals-tied-to-heart-problems-cancer\/\" title=\"Mouthwash linked to heart issues, cancer.\">plaque-reducing agent cetylpyridinium chloride<\/a> and acid orange 7 dye, can cause tooth discoloration and \u200dstaining.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<h2>Are\u200c These Chemicals Also Found\u200b in Toothpaste?<\/h2>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7245492\/#:~:text=The%20amount%20of%20the%20different,and%20a%20semi%2Dactive%20ingredient.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a paper<\/a> published \u200cin the \u2063Bosnian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences, the \u2062answer is yes. Mouth rinses practically have the same composition as \u200ctoothpaste. Some overlapping chemicals include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Abrasives:<\/strong> Remove substances on tooth surfaces without\u200c scratching them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Binders:<\/strong> \u2064 Prevent the product from drying out.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Solvents:<\/strong> Dissolve\u2062 ingredients so they \u2064can be mixed. Water makes up the majority of solvents, but \u200balcohol is also \u200bused in mouth \u2062rinses.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Foaming agents:<\/strong> Enhance the cleaning effect and\u200c remove dirt.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flavoring \u2063agents:<\/strong> Eliminate unpleasant smells and provide a refreshing\u200c taste. Examples include spearmint, peppermint, \u200band eucalyptus.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Coloring agents:<\/strong> Like titanium dioxide, which is used to make toothpaste white.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Preservatives:<\/strong> Prevent\u200d the growth of microorganisms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<h2>Is Mouthwash \u2063a Substitute for Toothpaste?<\/h2>\n<p>According to\u2063 the American Dental Association (ADA), mouthwash is not \u200dmeant to substitute toothpaste but is \u200ca valuable addition. Swishing \u2062and gargling can help reach areas that \u200care sometimes hard to reach with a toothbrush.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>&#8220;The limited \u2064array of mouthwashes found on store shelves\u200b poses a concern for both oral and public health,&#8221; study authors \u200bwrote in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0020653923004379\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">International Dental Journal<\/a>. &#8220;Furthermore, the \u200dintricate composition of these products, consisting of\u200b numerous ingredients with the potential\u200c for adverse effects, warrants serious \u200cattention.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<h2>Warnings, Recalls,\u2062 and Other Risks<\/h2>\n<p>Several warnings \u2063and recalls have been released over the past decade regarding the dangers of mouthwash.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>In 2017, \u200bthe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/drugs\/drug-safety-and-availability\/fda-drug-safety-communication-fda-warns-about-rare-serious-allergic-reactions-skin-antiseptic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">issued \u2063a warning<\/a> about a rare but\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/midler-blasted-after-threatening-to-bring-peanut-butter-to-school-targeting-children-with-peanut-allergies\/\" title=\"Midler Blasted After Threatening To Bring Peanut Butter To School Targeting Children With Peanut Allergies\">severe allergic reaction<\/a> to the\u200d antiseptic chlorhexidine\u200d gluconate \u2064used for\u2062 gum\u2062 disease. According to \u2062the warning,\u2063 chlorhexidine gluconate may cause\u200d wheezing and difficulty breathing, face swelling, hives, severe rashes, \u200band shock, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fda-lifts-restriction-on-remote-prescriptions-of-abortion-drugs\/\" title=\"FDA Lifts Restriction on Remote Prescriptions of Abortion Drugs\">life-threatening condition<\/a> that occurs\u200d when\u200d blood flow is reduced.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>In \u20642020, pharmaceutical repackaging \u2062company Lohxa issued a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/safety\/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts\/lohxa-llc-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-chlorhexidine-gluconate-oral-rinse-usp-012-due?utm_medium=email&#038;utm_source=govdelivery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">voluntary recall<\/a> of a batch of chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse due to potential contamination with the bacteria \u2062Burkholderia lata. The recall\u2063 of the defective\u2063 product\u200d has since \u2064been terminated.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6628144\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a study<\/a> published in the Nitric Oxide Society&#8217;s official journal, scientists linked mouthwash \u2062to Type 2 diabetes. Analyses showed \u200bthat people \u200bwho \u200bused mouthwash over twice per day had a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sarah-huckabee-sanders-the-trump-vaccine-works-and-is-saving-lives\/\" title=\"Sarah Huckabee Sanders: \u2018The Trump Vaccine Works And Is Saving Lives\u2019\">significantly greater risk<\/a> of \u200dpre-diabetes or diabetes\u200d compared\u2062 to\u2064 people who used\u200b mouthwash less frequently.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>The ADA discourages children \u2063under 6 years old from using mouthwash unless directed by a \u2063dentist. Children may accidentally swallow it,\u200d leading\u200b to nausea, vomiting, and alcohol intoxication, depending on the amount of alcohol in the\u200b rinse.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<h2>Use of Both Mouthwash and Toothpaste Compounds Effects<\/h2>\n<p id=\"para0022\">&#8220;The purpose \u2064of the present study was to \u2062investigate\u200d the effects and intended usage of the ingredients\u2062 included in \u200ccommercially \u2062available mouthwashes as well as \u2063to \u2062identify any possible adverse\u200c impacts,&#8221; the study authors wrote. &#8220;According to the research on toothpaste, many compounds that might \u2062cause\u2062 harmful effects &#8230; can \u200balso be ingested through mouthwash, hence \u200dboosting the body&#8217;s concentration of these agents.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>It is\u2063 critical, they continued, that dental\u2064 care products \u200bcontaining\u200c chemicals with \u200bhazardous effects be eliminated of \u2062these substances, recommending further research in this area \u2062to ensure consumer \u200dsafety.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How did the recall of Johnson &#038; Johnson&#8217;s Listerine mouthwash highlight the potential risks \u2062associated with these products?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ceutical company Johnson &#038; \u200bJohnson \u2062issued \u200ba recall for its Listerine mouthwash due to possible contamination with harmful bacteria. The recall affected over 500,000 bottles of mouthwash,\u200b highlighting the potential risks associated with these products.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<h2>The\u200b Importance \u200bof \u200d\u200bToothbrushing\u200b and Flossing<\/h2>\n<p>While mouthwash can\u200b be a valuable addition to oral hygiene routines, it should not be relied upon as\u200c a substitute for proper toothbrushing and flossing. The ADA recommends \u2064brushing twice \u200ca day with fluoride toothpaste and cleaning between the teeth with floss or \u2063interdental cleaners daily.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>The comprehensive\u2064 study conducted in Turkey raises concerns about the potential harms of using mouthwash. \u2063Although\u2063 further research\u200b is needed to fully understand the \u2062impact of these \u2062products on human health, it is important for consumers\u2064 to be aware of the\u200d potential risks associated with mouthwash use.<\/p>\n<p>To ensure good oral \u2063health, it is recommended\u200b to\u2064 consult with a dentist or dental professional for \u2064personalized advice on oral hygiene practices. While mouthwash can provide\u200c some benefits, it is essential to prioritize regular brushing, flossing, and professional dental care to maintain optimal oral health.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>products may increase the risk of developing oral cancer and other health issues. 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