How does it work?
Chlorhexidine can be used as a chemical antiseptic, it is effective against fungi and bacterial infections but it has not yet been extensively investigated. It is said to be safe in very low concentrations.
Chlorhexidine contains the active ingredient chlorhexidine, which is an antiseptic and disinfectant agent. Chlorhexidine is active against various bacteria, viruses, bacterial spores and fungi. It kills the micro-organisms associated with various mouth and throat infections.
Chlorhexidine has also been shown to prevent the formation and build up of plaque on teeth. It can therefore be used as an aid to oral hygiene, particularly in instances where tooth brushing is a problem.
What is it used for?
Fact 1 - Chlorhexidine can be used as an antiseptic mouthwash to help to alleviate oral thrush.
Fact 2 - DO NOT swallow the mouthwash - it is to be used as directed on the bottle and spat out.
Fact 3- It can be helpful to cure, aid bad breath.
Fact 4 - You should never rinse with the mouthwash straight away after brushing your teeth - Chlorhexidine is incompatible with certain ingredients of conventional toothpastes.
Fact 5 - Chlorhexidine can have side effects but just because a side effect is stated here does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.
o Temporary taste disturbance.
o Burning sensation on the tongue.
o Non-permanent staining of the tongue.
o Brown staining of the teeth.
o Peeling of the inside of the mouth.
o Swelling of the salivary glands.
o Skin irritation.
Use this carefully Chlorhexidine gluconate can stain teeth, dentures, tooth restorations your tongue, or the inside of your mouth. Talk with your dentist about ways to remove staining from these surfaces. Stains may be harder to remove from false teeth that have scratches in their surfaces.
Remember to banish and ward off bad breath and mouth infections the best way is to visit your dentist at least every 6 months.
Please note the information in this article is purely the opinion of the researcher and is not in any way intended to be advice or information on medical treatment of any kind.