Is Listerine bad for you?
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It is over use that would be bad.\nUsed correctly it does the job it is intended to do. \nIt is best not to use it before going straight to bed as it can damage the teeth if left on overnight. \nYou can gargle with a dilution for sore troats. But I would recommend salt water for general use - as it is fair cheap and it works. \nGood brushing is the top priority - a clean tongue - massage the gums. \nIf you need to continually use listerine I would see a Doctor or Dentist to find out what the cause of the problem is.
419486
no its not bad for your health .. actually it has a lot of protine in it its good for you....unless the person has a s.t.d or aids then its bad for you....
854617
According to the MSDS cover sheet Thionin is a non-hazard, it doesn't affect your body look at this site for more info:\n\nhttp://physchem.ox.ac.uk/MSDS/TH/thionin.html
439642
nope, it seriuosly damages your digestive system if prolongly used
161055
if you took a ton of it you'd probably have some stomach problems and feel nauesated. also, if you're using an omega 3 thta is fish based and the fish has any mercury in it, that wouldn't be so good for you probably...but other than that i don't think so. another thing i read said that in studies people who got took 1 gram a day were less depressed than the people taking 2 grams a day (the theory being that your body can't process it if you take too much...so it oxidizes which is apparently bad......) but then in some of the depression studies people were taking CRAZY amounts of omega 3s (like 9 grams a day) and doing just fine.
1147775
no, not unless it was a very sensitive test. I worked there during the holidays for extra income and had to take the test too. I also use listerine and I didnt fail. Tests do come back wrong my dear so I suggest seeing if you can get a retake.
498647
The first three of the molecules you listed are alcohols, that is, they have an -OH group on them somewhere.  Alcohols, in general, kill bacteria and germs by denaturing the proteins inside of it (I'm not exactly sure how, but that means it reacts with one or more of the AMINO ACIDS that make up proteins aka peptides)\n\nThe last one, methyl salicylate, is "Oil of Wintergreen".  It's added to Listerine because it "helps prevent tartar buildup".  My guess is it just sits on your teeth, not affecting anything, but preventing other stuff from attaching itself.\n\nHope this helps!
559779
VERY UNHEALTHY! IT CAN AFFECT YOU THE REST OF YOUR LIFE
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Eating food or drinking water contaminated with high levels of creosotes may cause a burning in the mouth and throat, and stomach pains.\n\nBrief direct contact with large amounts of coal tar creosote may result in a rash or severe irritation of the skin, chemical burns of the surfaces of the eyes, convulsions and mental confusion, kidney or liver problems, unconsciousness, and even death. Longer direct skin contact with low levels of creosote mixtures or their vapors can result in increased light sensitivity, damage to the cornea, and skin damage. Longer exposure to creosote vapors can cause irritation of the respiratory tract.\n\nLong-term exposure to low levels of creosote, especially direct contact with the skin during wood treatment or manufacture of coal tar creosote-treated products has resulted in skin cancer and cancer of the scrotum. Cancer of the scrotum in chimney sweeps has been associated with long-term skin exposure to soot and coal tar creosotes. Animal studies have also shown skin cancer from skin exposure to coal tar products.\n\nThe International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has determined that coal tar is carcinogenic to humans and that creosote is probably carcinogenic to humans. The EPA has determined that coal tar creosote is a probable human carcinogen.\n\nThere is no unique exposure pathway of children to creosote. Children exposed to creosote will probably experience the same health effects seen in adults exposed to creosote. Children who played on soil contaminated with creosote had more skin rashes than children who played in uncontaminated areas. It is unknown whether children differ from adults in their susceptibility to health effects from creosote.\n\nStudies in animals have shown birth defects in the young of mothers exposed to high levels of creosote during pregnancy, but no similar studies have been performed on humans. Some animal studies indicate that creosotes may cross the placenta and reach the fetus. Because chemical components (PAHs, cresol, phenols) of coal tar creosote may be stored in body fat, they may be found in breast milk and could pass to nursing infants.\n\nIn 2003 the European Union banned creosote for amateur and unlicenced professional use, due to concerns over these health effects, noting that recent research had shown that the risk of skin cancer had perhaps been underestimated previously.
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Antibiotics are not bad for you if used correctly.  They are bad if used inappropriately.  First, all drugs have side effects.  Antibiotics can give you GI symptoms, harm your kidneys, cause allergic reactions, etc.  But the more insidious side effect is the development of resistance.  Every time you use an antibiotic, you are challenging the bacterial flora in your body to a noxious agent.  Bacteria can mutate and evolve into more resistant strains.  What you are in effect doing by taking antibiotics is providing an environment to evolve stronger and more resistant bacteria, and killing off the weaker ones.  This makes treatment of infection more difficult the next time around.
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It depends on what you're looking for.  Listerine is the only rinse clinically proven to kill the germs that cause bad breath, plaque, and gingivitis.  Scope is not proven to do anything.  It's just for a minty taste.  However, Listerine does contain alcohol, so it burns, it can dry out your mouth, and it is not suitable for alcoholics.  Crest Pro-Health Rinse says it does the same as Listerine without the alcohol.  But it is new, so the research has not been done to say that it is as good as Listerine.
947370
yeah, I was gonna say salt water, hot as well. Yucky, I know. I also say listerine.sp. I know thats yucky too. But when I have a sore throat, I don't care... I just want to make it feel better. Actually, you might want to go see a doctor if you have insurance. Could have strep or somthing else??? Thats kind of a long time to be dealing with this. Also try motren....   :)   get better poor thing.
67796
I don't know anyone who uses Listerine that regularly to determine if their teeth have become yellowed from using it, but there is a home remedy available somewhere (sorry, I don't know where) which uses clear liquid products which would give you the sensation you describe.  Saltwater is a time-honored mouthwash and cleanser, also.  It would be interesting to know if there are any studies done on the long-term effects of each of these types of ingredients.
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This March of Dimes page says that pregnant women should reheat hot dogs and luncheon meat until steaming hot because of the risk of listeriosis infection: http://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/681_1152.asp\nMayoClinic says the same thing: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/pregnancy/HQ01252\n\nAlso, here is a site explaining listeriosis, which can lead to premature birth, miscarriage, or stillbirth: http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/listeria.html
853862
Basically anything you buy frozen or canned is unhealthy for you.  Too much salt and preservatives.\n\nSame goes for things in a box.  (cheeze its, froot loops, etc)
363059
Whoa!  It's a bad way to start a morning!  That stuff is nasty smelling.  I can only imagine how it tastes. Hide that stuff in a drawer away from your toothpaste to prevent that accident from happening again!  Anyway, have you tried Listerine mouth wash?  That's mighty powerful.  Or how about brushing your teeth, gums & tongue with the old fashioned solution: baking soda & water mixture?
565505
I use the orange flavored Listerine.  Works pretty good and it gets the bacteria out of the sore.