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Last Updated: Oct 23, 2019
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Using Mouthwash Could be Dangerous - Harvard Study

Dr. GarimaGeneral Physician • 3 Years Exp.MNAMS (Membership of the National Academy) (Ophthalmology)
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A recent study conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health revealed that using mouthwash twice a day can significantly raise your risk of developing type-2 diabetes. The research also indicates that a person using it twice a day is  55 percent more likely to develop type -2 diabetes.

So how should you take care of your oral health without increasing your risk of diabetes?

  1. Ensure you visit your dentist at least every six months
  2. Quit smoking
  3. Brush your teeth twice a day with a soft brush
  4. Eat foods that promote oral health, such as Almonds, apples & leafy greens, etc.
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