Saltwater has been proven to work as a good antiseptic solution, drawing out infection and reducing inflammation in the mouth ...

Mouthwash can do more than just stop bad breath. It can deliver an extra dose of fluoride, whiten teeth and kill bacteria in the mouth. Some products promise to help prevent plaque and gum disease.

One way to treat oral thrush is with an antifungal mouthwash. These mouthwashes contain active ingredients that can help to kill the Candida albicans fungus and prevent it from spreading.

“He didn’t exactly say that gargling mouthwash can prevent the novel coronavirus, but people have been reacting to his statement,” she said. “I want (Yoshimura) to be more cautious when ...