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Is TCP ok used regularly for bad breath gargle/mouth wash?

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I have asthma and acid reflux. I also have bad breath, so I have tried all sorts of things to reduce/remove that. I decided to try gargling with TCP and also using it as a mouth wash after flossing.

I make up a very weak solution, about half a capful to a tumber of water.

I think it is working as far as the bad breath goes, though perhaps I smell of TCP now.

I wondered whether anyone else did this, and whether there is any danger in using TCP like this all the time?

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Hello :-)

I am not sure I would use TCP for bad breath in fact I wouldn't

But I would ask in the chemist or your Doctor what they thought as well as maybe your Dentist if possible ?

It might be that you feel the TCP is working because it is such a strong smell and would mask anything because of this but as far as it helping long term and using this long term I would talk with the professionals , they will know :-)

A mouth issue they do always say your dentist is the best to seek advice from which now I do :-)

Let us know how you get on :-)

Take Care x

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Thank you but I don't think it is a mouth issue. My dentist always gives me a clean bill of health and nil risks. It is most likely caused by stomach or throat issues.

Thank you for replying to me.

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I used to use TCP before I found out that there are better products out there . Personally have found Boots Expert the best and most effective mouth wash .

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Ok I will look into Boots Expert mouth wash

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