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Effective alternative to Corsodyl/chlorhexidine

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  • 07-09-2015 4:02pm
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    JJEP
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭


    Does anybody know an alternative to chlorhexidine for gum disease? It does major staining to my teeth that outweighs any positives. Cheers


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    Oral Surgeon
    Registered Users Posts: 3,240 ✭✭✭Oral Surgeon


    JJEP wrote: »
    Does anybody know an alternative to chlorhexidine for gum disease? It does major staining to my teeth that outweighs any positives. Cheers

    I'm not trying to be smart but a brush & floss +/- tepe brushes as needed.....

    The active ingredient in corsodyl is the same component that makes it stain so its efficacy and staining go hand in hand....


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    JJEP
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭JJEP


    Oral Surgeon wrote: »
    I'm not trying to be smart but a brush & floss +/- tepe brushes as needed.....

    The active ingredient in corsodyl is the same component that makes it stain so its efficacy and staining go hand in hand....

    I will do. I am doing that but I have one very sore and tender area that bleeds very easily. I can feel it all day.


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    angeldaisy
    Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 2,281 Mod ✭✭✭✭angeldaisy


    I have a similar problem Op. I use corsodyl toothpaste and a sonicare Toothbrush and a sonicare water flosser. I've experienced less problems as a result.

    It does take a few weeks get used to them and you might experience more bleeding to start with but it does settle down.


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    JJEP
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭JJEP


    angeldaisy wrote: »
    I have a similar problem Op. I use corsodyl toothpaste and a sonicare Toothbrush and a sonicare water flosser. I've experienced less problems as a result.

    It does take a few weeks get used to them and you might experience more bleeding to start with but it does settle down.
    Cheers I have periodontitis and I just don't want it to get any worse


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    btkm8unsl0w5r4
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,538 ✭✭✭btkm8unsl0w5r4


    JJEP wrote: »
    Cheers I have periodontitis and I just don't want it to get any worse

    You periodontist is the one with the specific information about you and should be consulted regarding this, that why you pay them.


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    SuziXX
    Registered Users Posts: 86 ✭✭SuziXX


    Hi JJEP,
    you could try corsodyl gel or perio kin gel, apply it to your tepe brushes instead of using a mouthwash. Best to see you dentist/hygienist very regularly to monitor the gum disease


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