History of mouthwash in Germany

== 1900s ==
== 1910s ==
During the German Empire in the 1910s, commercial mouthwash products were not as commonly used as they are today. However, there were a few mouthwash brands available during that time period, including:
# Odol - This was a popular brand of mouthwash that originated in Germany in the late 1800s and was available throughout the German Empire in the early 1900s. Odol was marketed as a mouthwash, toothpaste, and breath freshener and was popular among Germans for its distinctive minty flavor.
# Kukident - This was another German brand of mouthwash that was developed in the early 1900s and marketed as a mouthwash and denture cleaner. The name "Kukident" is a combination of the German words "Kukus" (meaning "tooth") and "Dent" (meaning "denture").
# Chlorodont - This was a mouthwash brand that originated in Germany in the late 1800s and was also available in the German Empire during the early 1900s. Chlorodont was marketed as an antiseptic mouthwash and was known for its distinctive green color and strong, medicinal flavor.
# Sanitol - This was a mouthwash brand that was developed in the United States in the early 1900s and was also available in the German Empire during that time period. Sanitol was marketed as a mouthwash, toothpaste, and breath freshener and was advertised as a way to prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
It's worth noting that during the early 1900s, many people still relied on homemade remedies or traditional methods to freshen breath and promote oral hygiene, such as using herbs like mint or sage in mouth rinses, or gargling with salt water.
== 1920s ==
It is difficult to provide a comprehensive list of all mouthwash brands in Germany in the 1920s, as historical records may not be complete and some brands may no longer exist today. However, some examples of mouthwash brands that were available in Germany in the 1920s include:
# Chlorodont: a brand of mouthwash that was first introduced in Germany in the late 1800s and continued to be popular through the 1920s and beyond. It contained chlorinated lime and was marketed as an antiseptic mouthwash that could help prevent tooth decay and bad breath.
# Odol: another popular brand of mouthwash that was first introduced in Germany in the late 1800s. It was marketed as a "tooth preservative" and contained a blend of essential oils, including eucalyptus, peppermint, and thyme.
# Dentagard: a brand of mouthwash that was developed in the 1920s and contained a mixture of antiseptic agents, including thymol and benzoic acid. It was marketed as a treatment for a variety of dental problems, including gingivitis and bad breath.
# Kukident: a brand of denture cleanser that was first introduced in the 1920s. It contained a mixture of cleansing agents, including sodium bicarbonate and citric acid, and was marketed as a way to keep dentures clean and fresh.
# Dioxogen: a brand of mouthwash that was developed in the early 1900s and continued to be popular in the 1920s. It contained hydrogen peroxide and was marketed as a way to whiten teeth and prevent tooth decay.
These are just a few examples of the many mouthwash brands that were available in Germany in the 1920s. Other brands may have included Meridol, Zendium, and Dr. Best.
== 1930s ==
It is difficult to provide a comprehensive list of all the mouthwash brands that existed in Germany in the 1930s, as records from that time period may be incomplete or difficult to access. However, some popular mouthwash brands in Germany during that time may have included:
* Odol-Mundwasser (still in production today)
* Emoform
* Theramed
* Meridol
* Chlorodont
It's worth noting that many of these brands are still in production in Germany today, although their formulations and ownership may have changed over time.
== 1940s ==
== 1950s ==
=== West Germany ===
Popular mouthwash brands in West Germany during the 1950s may have included:
# Odol: Odol was a German brand of mouthwash that was first introduced in the late 19th century and became a popular brand throughout Europe in the early 20th century.
# Meridol: Meridol is a German brand of oral care products, including mouthwash, toothpaste, and dental floss. The brand was first introduced in the 1950s and is still available in Germany today.
# Chlorodont: Chlorodont was a German brand of toothpaste and mouthwash that was first introduced in the late 19th century and remained popular throughout the early 20th century.
# Elmex: Elmex is a Swiss brand of oral care products, including mouthwash, toothpaste, and dental floss. The brand was first introduced in the 1960s, but it may have been available in West Germany during the 1950s.
# Paradontax: Paradontax is a German brand of toothpaste and mouthwash that is designed to help prevent gum disease. The brand was first introduced in the 1950s and is still available in Germany today.
It's worth noting that the above list is not exhaustive, and there may have been other mouthwash brands available in West Germany during the 1950s that are not included here.
=== East Germany ===
During the 1950s, East Germany was under communist rule, and the government exercised tight control over the economy, including consumer goods. As a result, the range of available consumer products, including mouthwash brands, was more limited compared to Western countries. However, some mouthwash brands were still available in East Germany during the 1950s, including:
# Odol
# Dr. Thompson's Mundwasser
# Aspona
# Rosol
# Eludril
It's worth noting that some of these brands, such as Odol, were also available in West Germany during the same period.
== 1960s ==
=== West Germany ===
In the 1960s, some of the popular mouthwash brands in West Germany were:
# Odol
# Chlorodont
# Dontodent
# Meridol
# Elmex
# Aronal
# Blendax
# Signal
# Colgate
# Theramed
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list and there may have been other brands available as well.
=== East Germany ===
Mouthwash was not as widely used in East Germany in the 1960s as it is today. However, some of the mouthwash brands that were available in East Germany in the 1960s included:
# Odol Mundwasser
# Chlorodont
# Seborin Mundwasser
# Sanostol
# Biorepair
It's worth noting that the availability and variety of products in East Germany in the 1960s were limited due to the country's socialist economy and political system.
== 1970s ==
=== West Germany ===
Some of the popular mouthwash brands available in West Germany in the 1970s were:
# Odol-med3
# Chlorodont
# Elmex
# Aronal
# Meridol
# blend-a-med
# Nenedent
# Ajona
# Sanostol
It is worth noting that some of these brands are still available in Germany today.
=== East Germany ===
During the 1970s, East Germany (also known as the German Democratic Republic) was a socialist state and its economy was centrally planned. As a result, the number of available consumer products was limited and the range of mouthwash brands was likely smaller compared to West Germany.
Some common brands of mouthwash in East Germany during the 1970s included:
# Odol-med3: This brand was produced by the VEB Drogerie- und Parfümerie-Werke (DPW) in Leipzig and was one of the most popular mouthwash brands in East Germany.
# Chlorodont: This was a popular brand of mouthwash and toothpaste that originated in Germany in the late 19th century. It was produced in East Germany by VEB Arzneimittelwerk Dresden.
# Meridol: This brand was produced by the West German company GABA GmbH and was available for sale in East Germany through official channels.
# Elmex: This was another brand produced by GABA GmbH and was also available in East Germany through official channels.
It's worth noting that due to the political division of Germany during the Cold War, there were often differences in product availability and branding between East and West Germany.
== 1980s ==
=== West Germany ===
Some popular mouthwash brands in West Germany during the 1980s were:
# Odol-med3: This brand was established in Germany in 1892 and is still in production. In the 1980s, it offered various mouthwash products, including the Odol-med3 mouthwash.
# Chlorodont: This brand was established in Germany in 1902 and was well-known for its green-colored mouthwash. It remained popular in Germany throughout the 20th century, including the 1980s.
# Elmex: This brand was established in Switzerland in the 1960s and later became popular in Germany. It offered various oral care products, including mouthwash.
# Meridol: This brand was established in Germany in the 1970s and offered various oral care products, including mouthwash.
# Signal: This brand was established in Switzerland in the 1960s and later became popular in Germany. It offered various oral care products, including mouthwash.
Please note that this list is not exhaustive and there may have been other mouthwash brands available in West Germany during the 1980s.
=== East Germany ===
== 1990s ==
After the reunification of East and West Germany in 1990, many products and brands became available throughout the country. Some of the mouthwash brands that were popular in Germany in the 1990s include:
# Listerine
# Odol-med3
# Meridol
# Chlorhexamed
# Elmex
# Aronal
# Perlweiss
It is worth noting that this list is not exhaustive, and there may have been other mouthwash brands available in Germany during the 1990s.
== 2000s ==
In the 2000s, some of the popular mouthwash brands available in Germany included:
# Listerine
# Meridol
# Odol-med3
# Chlorhexamed
# Elmex
# Colgate
# Paroex
# CB12
# GUM
# Dontodent
Please note that this list is not exhaustive and there may have been other brands available as well.
== 2010s ==
Some popular mouthwash brands in Germany in the 2010s include:
# Odol-med3
# Listerine
# Meridol
# Chlorhexamed
# Elmex
# Colgate Plax
# blend-a-med
# Dentofit
# Aminomed
# CB12
These are just a few examples, as there may be other less popular or regional brands available as well.
== 2020s ==
Some of the popular mouthwash brands in Germany in 2020-2021 include:
# Listerine
# Meridol
# Odol-med3
# Chlorhexamed
# Elmex
# Curasept
# CB12
# Parodontax
# Perlodent
# Colgate Plax
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list and there may be other mouthwash brands available in the German market as well.