dh dentist appt. prescription CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE RINSE

Rena_G · 08-08-2009, 12:59 AM

Is this oral rinse safe?

My dh had perfect oral health until he joined the Marine Corps. Then I thank they used him as training for the military dentistry. He went to the dentist today and they said that he has gum disease. They gave him a prescription mouth wash: Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.12% oral rinse.

Has anyone used this and is it safe?

I have been looking at oil pulling, thinking this may help. I don't like the thought of using the chemicals in the mouth wash given by the dentist.

Any input would help.

thisisrightnow · 08-08-2009, 01:00 AM

I don't know about people, but it's used in veterinary dentistry if that tells you anything, haha. Chlorhexidine is used in surgery and as an anti-septic. I'm not sure of it's use in people.

Teefie · 08-08-2009, 02:44 AM

It's safe. I've used it before after an oral surgery. It's an antibacterial rinse. I'm a pharmacist a I rarely use medications. This one is fine.

fawn · 08-08-2009, 10:53 AM

I've used this in the past as well.

Though, I now use coconut oil instead. Anti-microbial anti-viral. Check out some of the oil pulling threads.

Rena_G · 08-08-2009, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fawn

I've used this in the past as well.

Though, I now use coconut oil instead. Anti-microbial anti-viral. Check out some of the oil pulling threads.

Thanks Fawn -

Now if I could just confince my dh the wonders of oil pulling. I am sure it would be alot cheaper than the $540 dentist bill & the $35 for the rinse.

Houston Heather · 08-08-2009, 10:58 AM

You might want to start him on some B complex. Both my Dad and I had problems with gum disease, but mine is fine if I take my CoQ10, and b-complex. B-6 in particular is linked to gum disease.

thestreets · 08-09-2009, 04:47 PM

I wouldn't use it. It can stain teeth, alter taste perception, and lead to more build up of plaque and cavities. Horrible stuff.

I would work on getting a better toothbrush(something electric)/improving dental habits (make sure he isn't brushing too hard) and decreasing sugar intake before going anywhere near that stuff.

08-08-2009, 12:59 AM	#1
Rena_G Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 943 Gallery: Rena_G Stats: 5' 0" WOE: Atkins Start Date: March 19, 2009	dh dentist appt. prescription CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE RINSE Is this oral rinse safe? My dh had perfect oral health until he joined the Marine Corps. Then I thank they used him as training for the military dentistry. He went to the dentist today and they said that he has gum disease. They gave him a prescription mouth wash: Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.12% oral rinse. Has anyone used this and is it safe? I have been looking at oil pulling, thinking this may help. I don't like the thought of using the chemicals in the mouth wash given by the dentist. Any input would help.

08-08-2009, 01:00 AM	#2
thisisrightnow MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 1,811 Gallery: thisisrightnow Stats: 240/172.4/140-150 -- size 18/10/6-8 5'6", 24 WOE: Atkins OWL Start Date: 5/10/07 (generic LC/SB), 7/19/09 (Atkins)	I don't know about people, but it's used in veterinary dentistry if that tells you anything, haha. Chlorhexidine is used in surgery and as an anti-septic. I'm not sure of it's use in people. Last edited by thisisrightnow; 08-08-2009 at 01:01 AM..

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thestreets Guest Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: it's a band, not the ghetto Posts: 1,595 Gallery: thestreets Stats: 140/110 5'6 WOE: Atkins - it's a diet	I wouldn't use it. It can stain teeth, alter taste perception, and lead to more build up of plaque and cavities. Horrible stuff. I would work on getting a better toothbrush(something electric)/improving dental habits (make sure he isn't brushing too hard) and decreasing sugar intake before going anywhere near that stuff. Last edited by thestreets; 08-09-2009 at 04:51 PM..

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08-08-2009, 02:44 AM	#3
Teefie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Charleston, W.V. Posts: 375 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: Teefie Stats: 180.5/158.8/140 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 06/24/09	It's safe. I've used it before after an oral surgery. It's an antibacterial rinse. I'm a pharmacist a I rarely use medications. This one is fine.

08-08-2009, 10:53 AM	#4
fawn Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 12,707 Gallery: fawn Stats: sz 18/4 WOE: Whole organic foods Start Date: February 7, 2000	I've used this in the past as well. Though, I now use coconut oil instead. Anti-microbial anti-viral. Check out some of the oil pulling threads.

08-08-2009, 10:58 AM	#6
Houston Heather Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 9,788 Gallery: Houston Heather Stats: 228/166/160 Waist: 42/31/31 WOE: Atkins 2002 Ongoing Weight Loss/pre maintenance Start Date: Feb 26, 2008 (second and last time)	You might want to start him on some B complex. Both my Dad and I had problems with gum disease, but mine is fine if I take my CoQ10, and b-complex. B-6 in particular is linked to gum disease.