SmartMouth uses a patented, dual-solution technology that requires 2 active ingredients to be kept separate until just prior to rinsing. This insures that SmartMouth is freshly activated with each use to provide unmatched, long-term fresh breath.

Most bad breath is caused by common germs in the mouth. These germs eat protein and produce sulfur or bad breath gases.

SmartMouth provides fresh breath 12 times longer than any other mouthwash because it works in 2 ways — elimination and prevention. (1) It eliminates existing bad breath when you rinse with it. (2) It blocks the germs' ability to eat protein. No protein, no bad breath. The result is 12 hours of fresh breath after each rinse. No other mouthwash has been clinically proven to provide fresh breath longer than 1 hour.

• Children: SmartMouth is safe and recommended for children 6 years and older.
• Diabetics: SmartMouth is safe for Diabetics.
• Pregnancy: While we are unaware of any known health concerns with use of SmartMouth while pregnant, it is recommended that you consult your doctor before using this or any other over-the-counter or prescription mouthwash.
• Ingredients: SmartMouth is alcohol-free. All the ingredients used in SmartMouth products have been established by the FDA as "GRAS" (Generally Recognized As Safe) and considered safe for use in non-prescription, over-the-counter, oral care products.

Due to the new FAA liquid carry-on limitations, we recommend that you pack an unopened 8oz size of SmartMouth Mouthwash into your checked baggage. We recommend carrying SmartMouth GUM or MINTS for an on-the-go boost of fresh breath. Please note that previously opened mouthwash bottles and pumps may leak and cause staining of clothing. Please click here for instructions regarding travel with previously-opened bottles.

Your taste buds will be thrilled with the delicious, mint-flavored taste of SmartMouth. Unlike most mouthwashes, SmartMouth does not contain alcohol so it does not burn or dry the mouth. After rinsing with SmartMouth, your mouth and teeth will feel smooth and uniquely clean. In fact, within one week, you can wake up with your teeth feeling smooth and clean (no fuzzy feeling). You may notice a temporary, mild, dry sensation just after rinsing that dissipates quickly. This sensation is the zinc at work.

While only SmartMouth Mouthwash is clinically proven to provide 24 hours of fresh breath with twice daily use, all other SmartMouth brand products provide additional zinc ions and therefore additional fresh breath benefits. The more zinc ions present, the healthier the state of your mouth.

SmartMouth is immediately effective upon rinsing, and you can drink or eat at any time. However, when rinsing with any flavored mouthwash, you may want to wait a few moments before eating or drinking. This allows time for your pallet to naturally become flavor neutral.

SmartMouth Mouthwash is effective at maintaining fresh breath even after eating most foods, so additional rinsing is not required. If you do introduce a very strong, food-based odor like onion or garlic into your mouth, you may need to re-rinse to eliminate that new odor.

SmartMouth is effective in eliminating smoker's breath. As smoking re-introduces strong odor back into the mouth, you may want to re-rinse after smoking.

Post-nasal drip provides a natural food supply (protein) for bacteria to consume and produce bad breath gases. SmartMouth is effective in eliminating and preventing bad breath caused by post-nasal drip because SmartMouth can block the germs' ability to consume these proteins. No protein consumption, no new bad breath gases.