Does Crest Pro-Health work just as well as Listerine?!
Question:
Does Crest Pro-Health work just as well as Listerine?
I noticed that Crest Pro-Health mouthwash doesn't carry the ADA approval logo on its bottle. Is this because its not dentist recommended? or does it being taking in for consideration and it just takes a while for these things to process?
I like Crest because it doesn't have that burn from the alcohol, but does it work? And if it does, does it work better than Listerine?
Answers:
Overall I can say that it has been well recieved and Crest put out a study showing its efficacy and how it rates against Listerine and it did really well. Of course this is Crest's study so take it for what it is worth. I'm not sure about the seal, but would have to guess it is forthcoming. As a hygienist I can say I generally feel pretty good about Crest's products. From their website:
Crest PRO-HEALTH Rinse Kills a Broad Range of Bacteria
Crest PRO-HEALTH Rinse is effective against a broad range of bacteria commonly associated with plaque and gingivitis including:
Actinomyces viscosus
Fusobacterium nucleatum
Porphyromonas gingivalis
Prevotella intermedia
Campylobacter rectus
Eikenella corrodens
Streptococcus sanguinis
Mechanism of action
Provides 12-Hour Protection
Provides 12-hour protection against plaque and gingivitis
Proven to kill 99% of common germs that cause plaque, gingivitis, and bad breath.*
Alcohol free
JAMRDH - a dental hygienist
PS- I enjoy it too!