I heard that mouthwash can give you oral cancer. Is that true?!


Question: I heard that mouthwash can give you oral cancer. Is that true.?
Answers:
The December 2008 Australian Dental Journal suggested a link between high-alcohol mouthwashes and oral cancer, particularly with smokers. The report analysed earlier studies, not new data from a specifically based trial.
The chances of developing oral cancer in non-smokers is very, very low, and it was suggested that the use of high-alcohol mouthwashes would only slightly increase this low risk. Smokers are at greater risk because they are exposed to carcinogens in their mouth.
There has been contradictory studies that previously examined this topic, and found no ill-effects. also, this is only the first suggestion of a possible increased risk. More studies confirming this are required.
Personally, I think it in time will probably be proven true, but only of real concern for smokers. I think non-smokers should have no fear. But I would also suggest not using a mouthwash more than 3X daily.Health Question & Answer

in australia they have demanded that most mouthwashes be taken off the shelves because some contain as much as 25% alcohol.alcohol is one of the causes of oral cancer.if you google mouthwash and cancer you will see for yourself.listerine contained the highest amount of alcohol.i was diagnosed with oral cancer 2 years ago and was most surprised to find that alcohol is a big contributor to getting oral cancer as well as smoking.as i never drank alcohol it was obvious to me that my smoking caused it.Health Question & Answer

there has been a recent study in australia which was printed in the press last week which said that mouthwash containing alcohol has been shown to increase the chance of oral cancer i think it was from how it affects the tisse. there was no mention of non alcoholic mouthwash so that should be safe. i dont normally take too much notice of this report that report however i have decided to change my teenage boys from their usual alcohol containing mouthwash to the alcohol free version.Health Question & Answer

Wouldn't of thought that it would. I know that you should not use mouthwash in excessive ammounts because it kills off the good bacteria in your mouth. I only found this out when I had a reaction to antibiotics and it caused thrush in my mouth and I was told it upsets the natural balance of your mouthHealth Question & Answer

if it was scientifically proven to be true they wouldnt make it would they it would be illegalHealth Question & Answer

Did you know that you can die from life!
word has it if you live to long you can die !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol

i dont think they would sell it if it did that!

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be good!Health Question & Answer

i wouldn't think about it too much. What DOESN'T give you cancer these days.?

*I wish i could have italicized 'doesn't', but to make an impact, i used all caps :)Health Question & Answer

Well i have been using it for over 20 years and have no problems.Health Question & Answer



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