#036 - Stop Using Alcohol Mouthwash Today (Here’s Why)

Most people believe that mouthwash is essential for oral hygiene.It promises freshness. It promises protection. It promises to kill 99% of bacteria.But what if that promise is actually harming your health?In this episode, Dr. Maria Florou dives into the latest scientific evidence on alcohol-based mouthwash and its impact on your oral microbiome — and why killing bacteria is not always a good thing.We explore:• The connection between your mouth and systemic health• How alcohol disrupts the oral mucosa• Why sterilizing your mouth may backfire• The real role of the microbiome in inflammation and diseaseYour mouth is not a sterile operating room. It’s a living ecosystem — and what happens there affects your entire body.If you use alcohol-based mouthwash daily, this episode may completely change how you think about oral care.Subscribe for evidence-based insights on oral and systemic health.