It's Probably Time to Add Mouthwash to Your Morning Routine

Even with the best brushing and flossing routines, you may find yourself wanting to add an extra oomph of freshness, an added dose of whiteness or address problems such as cavities, bad breath and more. According to the American Dental Association (ADA) adding mouthwash to your oral care routine can help with these issues but isn’t a replacement for brushing and flossing. Whether you’re thinking about adding mouthwash or are on the search for a replacement for your current brand, there are many options to choose from, and it can be difficult to navigate which ones work best.

That’s where the Good Housekeeping Institute Beauty, Health & Sustainability Lab comes in. Every year our experts review hundreds of products related to oral health such as water flossers and electric toothbrushes as well as the best teeth whiteners. To find the best mouthwashes we tapped into our Lab experts as well as surveyed our staff on their favorites. We also teamed up with Sharon L. Huang, DDS and founder of Les Belles Dentistry in New York City to get her advice on mouthwashes and her favorites.

Our top picks:

Read on after our top picks to learn more about how we assess the best mouthwashes, what you should look for when shopping and how to best integrate a new mouthwash into your oral care routine.