How to Use mouthwash in a Sentence

mouthwash

noun
  • It is used as a mouthwash to clean the mouth, teeth, and gums.
    Edmund Khoo, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2024
  • The man then asked her to get him some mouthwash and bring it to his room.
    Marcos Bretón, sacbee, 6 Feb. 2018
  • No, that mouthwash aims to do too much in that sentence.
    Maureen Corrigan, Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2023
  • First thing in the morning, you may be tempted to grab a glug of mouthwash and then brush and floss.
    Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2021
  • And maybe mouthwash could help all the bacteria would go away.
    Alex Zhavoronkov, Forbes, 14 June 2021
  • Wash your hands, wear a mask and don’t forget to gargle with mouthwash.
    Saabira Chaudhuri, WSJ, 12 Dec. 2020
  • The rooms come with Trump branded bathrobes, stationery and mouthwash.
    Kirk Semple, Ben Protess and Steve Eder, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2018
  • And in 1914, Listerine became the first prescription mouthwash to sell over the counter in the U.S.
    Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 13 Oct. 2022
  • In the footage, Mendes, 26, and Apa are given a cup of mouthwash by a set handler in a protective suit and gloves.
    Claudia Harmata, PEOPLE.com, 24 Sep. 2020
  • Finish by brushing the tongue, then rinse with half a capful of mouthwash.
    Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Jan. 2023
  • And in this case, scope didn’t mean a kaleidoscope, a telescope, or mouthwash.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2021
  • The bathroom sinks are always wet and filled with mouthwash or water.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Based off the video, each of the actors have to keep the mouthwash in for about a minute before spitting it back out into a plastic bag.
    Tamara Fuentes, Seventeen, 24 Sep. 2020
  • The set includes a toothbrush, toothpaste, and mouthwash.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Oct. 2022
  • The kit includes a toothbrush, toothpaste, and mouthwash.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Oct. 2022
  • Then, drag the scraper gently over the top surface of the tongue—back to front—before rinsing and swishing mouthwash.
    Adam Hurly, GQ, 29 June 2017
  • But the real clincher in this set is the jar of 90-count probiotic mouthwash tablets.
    Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2023
  • To take the test, patients can't eat or drink anything, brush or floss their teeth or use mouthwash, or smoke or chew gum for one hour prior.
    Marlene Lenthang, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2021
  • Be aware of the presence of ethanol in hand sanitizers, mouthwash and some OTC cough/cold products.
    Jane E. Miloradovich, Pharmd, Cspi, Philly.com, 19 Dec. 2017
  • Along with a generic mouthwash, it’s been a key part of my routine for months and always seems to earn me compliments.
    Sam Peters, ELLE, 21 Jan. 2023
  • Brush twice a day, floss after meals, visit a dentist twice in 6 months or use a mouthwash to keep your teeth health intact.
    James Robinson, Discover Magazine, 20 Oct. 2022
  • While talking to the driver, the officer smelled mouthwash and observed liquid spilled on his pants and seat.
    John Benson, cleveland.com, 20 July 2017
  • No, mouthwash will not save you from the coronavirus, despite that study going around.
    Katie Thomas, New York Times, 20 Oct. 2020
  • The oral sprays contain Vitamin E, aloe vera, and vitamin B5 to calm and soothe the skin in your mouth, while the mouthwashes do the same with aloe and chamomile.
    Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 9 May 2023
  • On Sunday, a man in his 30s drank a mixture of Pine-Sol, mouthwash, beer and pain medications.
    Hearst Television, Houston Chronicle, 28 Apr. 2020
  • Her home, too, is filled with value packs of sanitary napkins and stacks of shampoo and mouthwash.
    Christine Condon, baltimoresun.com, 26 July 2019
  • Now, Unilever is launching mouthwash brands in new markets, while Colgate has shared the results of its study with dentists.
    Saabira Chaudhuri, WSJ, 12 Dec. 2020
  • Plus there are a lot of dangerous products in there — mouthwash, medicine, razors.
    PEOPLE.com, 6 July 2018
  • Try to keep both dry between uses, disinfect the brush head weekly (soaking it in hydrogen peroxide or antibacterial mouthwash will do the trick), and replace your toothbrush every three to four months.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2024
  • Avoid using mouthwash to treat halitosis (persistent bad breath).
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 1 Sep. 2024

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