Mouth rinses have been widely used as an adjuct to personal oral hygiene since the
times of Hippocrates,
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who advocated a mixture of salt, alum, and vinegar.
1
,
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The aim of using a mouth rinse is prevention of the most common diseases such as
periodontal disease and dental caries.
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