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Are alcohol containing mouthwashes safe?

C W de A Werner¹, R A Seymour

¹School of Dental Sciences, Newcastle University, Framlington Place, Newcastle upon Tyne. carlos.werner@ncl.ac.uk

British Dental Journal

|November 28, 2009

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Regular use of alcohol-containing mouthwash may not offer significant benefits for plaque and gingivitis control. Given the potential oral cancer risk, dental professionals should advise patients accordingly.

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Area of Science:

Oral Health
Epidemiology
Public Health

Background:

Alcohol (ethanol) is a common ingredient in many mouthwash formulations.
Previous research has suggested a potential link between regular mouthwash use and an increased risk of oral cancer.
Conflicting conclusions exist from recent reviews examining this association.

Purpose of the Study:

To critically re-evaluate the epidemiological evidence connecting alcohol-based mouthwashes to oral cancer risk.
To assess the clinical efficacy of alcohol versus non-alcohol mouthwashes in managing oral hygiene.
To provide guidance for dental professionals regarding mouthwash recommendations.

Main Methods:

Review of epidemiological studies, considering sample size, strength of association, confounding factors, and data collection methods.
Evaluation of clinical trials comparing alcohol-containing and alcohol-free mouthwashes.
Analysis of the contribution of alcohol to plaque and gingivitis control.

Main Results:

The epidemiological evidence linking alcohol mouthwash to oral cancer remains debated.
Alcohol in mouthwash provides minimal additional benefit for plaque and gingivitis control compared to other active ingredients.
Clinical studies show limited added value of alcohol in mouthwash formulations for oral hygiene.

Conclusions:

The purported benefits of alcohol in mouthwash for plaque and gingivitis are questionable.
The potential risk of oral cancer associated with alcohol-containing mouthwashes warrants consideration.
Dental teams should counsel patients on the prudent use of mouthwashes, considering the available evidence.