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Since then commercial interest in mouthwashes has been intense and several newer products claim effectiveness in reducing the build-up in dental plaque and the associated severity of gingivitis ( inflammation of the gums ), in addition to fighting bad breath.

Many of these solutions aim to control the Volatile Sulfur Compound ( VSC )- creating anaerobic bacteria that live in the mouth and excrete substances that lead to bad breath and unpleasant mouth taste.