Does Mouthwash Cause Oral Cancer? Does Mouthwash Eliminate The Benefits of Exercise?

This episode examines the concerns about mouthwash and oral cancer. While ethanol can form the carcinogen acetaldehyde, how worried should we be? Strong antiseptic rinses can alter the oral microbiome and may reduce bacteria that help produce nitric oxide, with a small study showing a blunted post-exercise blood pressure drop; does that justify abandoning exercise or ignoring dental guidance?