# The Breath Co. Healthy Gums Mouthwash, 500ml

The Breath Co. Healthy Gums Mouthwash is a mint-flavoured, alcohol-free oral rinse with a manufacturer-claimed 24-hour plaque-control benefit. It uses cetylpyridinium chloride \(C.P.C.\) and is intended for adult use as part of a twice-daily routine.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Brand: The Breath Co.
- Model: 509526
- Category: Beauty & Health > Personal Care
- Price: 5.00 GBP
- Previous price: 9.99 GBP
- Discount: 50%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T18:41:19.206Z
- Rating: 4.6 / 5
- Reviews: 803

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## At a glance

- Contains C.P.C. \(cetylpyridinium chloride\), described by the manufacturer as an anti-microbial ingredient.
- Alcohol-free and marketed as non-burning, with no artificial dyes or saccharin claimed.
- Manufacturer claims plaque control for 24 hours. This is a product claim, not independently verified performance evidence.
- The listing states suitability for kosher, halal, gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan diets.

## Pros

- Alcohol-free formulation may suit shoppers who prefer to avoid alcohol in a mouth rinse.
- The supplied directions give a specific dose and routine: 20 ml for a 30-second rinse, twice a day.
- The 500ml bottle provides a clear single-product size for regular use.

## Specifications

### Identity
- Brand: The Breath Co.
- Model: 509526
### Product details
- Volume: 500 Millilitres
- Flavour: Mint
- Form: Liquid
- Age range: Adult
- Product benefit: Antibacterial
- Manufacturer: Church & Dwight
- Country of origin: USA
### Formula and use
- Material type free: Alcohol Free, Artificial Dye/Sweetener Free
- Ingredients: Aqua, Glycerin, Poloxamer 407, Mentha Piperita Oil, Sucralose, Cetylpyridinium Chloride, Limonene.
- Directions: Use 20 ml of mouthwash, rinse for 30 seconds, then spit out. Use 2 times a day.
- Plaque-control claim: 24 Hours of Plaque Control: The Breath Co. healthy gums oral rinse fights plaque build-up for 24 hours, helping you maintain healthy gums and a fresher, cleaner mouth with every use

## Before you buy

- The listing warns that temporary surface staining may occur and says adequate brushing may help prevent it. It advises stopping use and asking a dentist if gum symptoms persist for more than two weeks or if signs such as painful or swollen gums, pus, loose teeth or widening spaces occur. Keep out of reach of children, do not swallow, and do not use if the seal is missing.

## A good fit for

- Adults seeking an alcohol-free mint mouthwash containing C.P.C. as part of a twice-daily oral-care routine.
- Buyers who prefer a mouthwash described as non-burning and without artificial dyes or saccharin.

## Less suited to

- Children, as the listing specifies adult use and says to keep the product out of their reach.
- Anyone looking for a rinse with a listed fluoride ingredient. No fluoride is named in the supplied ingredient list.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback highlights freshness, pleasant taste, gentleness and the alcohol-free formula, with some reporting comfortable use morning and night. This aligns with the listing's mint, alcohol-free formulation, but customer impressions do not establish the claimed plaque-control duration. The overall rating distribution is mostly five-star, while a smaller share is lower-rated, so experiences are not uniformly positive.
- Positive themes: Customer feedback praises the freshening effect and pleasant taste.
- Positive themes: Customers describe the rinse as gentle, including for use in the morning and before bed.
- Positive themes: Customers appreciate that the mouthwash is alcohol-free.

## Frequently asked questions

### How should this mouthwash be used?
The supplied directions say to use 20 ml, rinse for 30 seconds, spit it out and use it twice a day.
### Does it contain alcohol?
The listing describes the formula as alcohol-free and non-burning.
### What is the plaque-control claim?
The manufacturer claims 24 hours of plaque control. This is a listing claim rather than an independently verified result.
### Can this product stain teeth?
The supplied warning says temporary surface staining may occur and that adequate brushing may prevent it.

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