Listerine Total Care Kids Mouthwash ADA Accepted Alcohol-Free Anticavity Sodium Fluoride Mouthwash Oral Rinse for Cavity Protection Berry

The Listerine Total Care Kids Mouthwash is perfect for children. It’s alcohol-free, gentle, and doesn’t burn, which makes it easy for kids to use every day. I love that it’s ADA accepted and contains fluoride to help prevent cavities. The flavor is kid-friendly, and my kids actually enjoy using it. A great addition to their daily oral care routine — highly recommend! Read more

I’m an older adult (!), and my dental hygienist recommended this mouthwash for my daily use about 5 years ago. I had been using another product (for adults), and following my next cleaning appointment, she suggested using this one instead. It prevents plaque build-up, promotes healthy gums, protects against cavities, and has a pleasant taste. I’ve had nothing but good dental check-ups ever since I started using this product. Read more

Kid friendly taste, dentist recommended. A non minty/burn mouthwash that both kids like. Also, came recommended by the dentist for use while using Invisalign for cavity prevention. Read more

My daughter swears by this flavor. She hates the bubble gum flavor (which is by far the most common for kids mouthwash), and is indifferent towards mint, but loves this berry. And if that gets her to use it regularly, it's a big win! Read more

I bought Listerine Smart Rinse for Kids (Berry Splash) for my 11-year-old son as a way to add a fluoride rinse to his nightly dental routine. From a functional standpoint, it does its job. It is alcohol free, does not burn, and leaves the mouth feeling cleaner than brushing alone. I like that it contains fluoride and helps reach areas brushing can miss, and the visual feedback when spitting it out helped reinforce better brushing habits, especially early on. That said, there are practical and design issues that stood out in regular use. The flavor is very sweet and artificial, closer to bubble gum or cough medicine than a clean or neutral taste. My son tolerates it, but it is not something he enjoys using. The heavy dye is another drawback. It temporarily stains the tongue and teeth blue and leaves visible residue in the sink if not rinsed immediately. The bottle itself is also somewhat awkward. While my 11-year-old can handle it without issue, I can easily see younger or smaller children needing help. The bottle is relatively heavy when full, and flipping it upside down to dispense the rinse can lead to spills if a child does not have good grip or control. From a safety standpoint, this is not a product I would leave fully unattended for younger kids. Children should be supervised to ensure they measure the correct amount, do not swallow the rinse, and rinse the sink immediately after use to avoid staining. For product design, a few changes would significantly improve usability. A lighter bottle, a flatter or angled bottle mouth instead of a round opening, and a more controlled dispensing system would reduce spills and make it easier for smaller hands to use independently. Overall, the rinse works and is gentle enough for kids, but the artificial flavoring, heavy coloring, and bottle design limit its appeal. It may be suitable for older children who can handle it responsibly, but for younger kids, assistance and supervision are definitely recommended. Read more

OK, I'm an adult and really don't like the various overpowering mint flavors that seem to be the only flavor offered in adult rinses. I like this flavor, was a bit strange at first, but not bad. I used to it now and really like it. Seems to offer the same protection as the adult version. It does show what was missed with brushing when spat out, tinting the particles purple. Originally bought this because it was purple, non-alcoholic and mint free, but will continue the use because I like it. Read more

I have a very dry mouth due to damaged salivary glands caused by radiation treatments for cancer. The lack of saliva due to my damaged salivary glands has caused my tongue to become extremely sensitive. Because of this I can no longer tolerate using salsa, ketchup, pepper or anything remotely spicy, tart, vinegary or sour. The lack of saliva also causes me to get thrush frequently, which exacerbates everything even more. Unfortunately, also due to this dryness, I can’t use regular mint flavored toothpaste or mouthwash for adults as the mint flavor burns my mouth like crazy! Some of the children’s fruity mouthwashes have a very nasty flavor to them. Thankfully, the flavor of this mouthwash isn’t bad at all, actually rather pleasant. But the main reason I like this mouthwash is that it helps remove denture adhesive from my gums and the roof of my mouth. Denture adhesive is always SO DIFFICULT to remove!! Out of desperation I’ve tried many different kinds of dentures adhesives, trying to find one that would properly adhere my dentures but would also not prove to be so difficult to remove when it was time to take my dentures out! I had no idea that denture adhesive would be so difficult to remove from inside my mouth! It doesn’t stick to the dentures much once you remove the dentures from your mouth, but oh my gosh, trying to remove the adhesives from your gums and the roof of your mouth is ridiculously difficult! Nothing I tried worked! That is, until I found this mouthwash! If I swish this mouthwash around in my mouth for a few minutes and repeat it a couple of times I’m actually able to remove the denture adhesive without spending 30-45 minutes trying to scrape the adhesive off. Someone needs to invent some denture adhesive that sticks to the dentures but not so much to the inside of your mouth! It’s just awful! And I’ve never heard or read anything about anyone else having this problem but I can’t be the only one that experiences this! It’s just not possible that I’m the only one! Anyway, if you have trouble removing denture adhesive from inside your mouth after removing your dentures, give this mouthwash a try and hopefully it will work as well for you as it does for me. Read more