“Can Listerine kill a tooth infection?”

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“Can Listerine kill a tooth infection?”

I am a 22 year old female. I want to know if Listerine can kill a tooth infection?

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**Gregory Zabek** Dentist San Franciscol, California · Accepted Answer

Gregory Zabek Dentist San Franciscol, California

no

**Dr. Jenny Huang Le** Dentist Utica, NY · Accepted Answer

Dr. Jenny Huang Le Dentist Utica, NY

Tooth infection cannot be treated with Listerine. You need to contact a dentist if you feel you have tooth infection.

**Maryam Haeri** Dentist Washington, District of Columbia · Accepted Answer

Maryam Haeri Dentist Washington, District of Columbia

No it can not.

**Dr. Louis Paul Sterling** Dentist Staten Island, NY · Accepted Answer

Dr. Louis Paul Sterling Dentist Staten Island, NY

NO!

**Dr. Jeffrey Fellner** Dentist Glendale, AZ · Accepted Answer

Dr. Jeffrey Fellner Dentist Glendale, AZ

Short answer: No