Question 1

what specific type of toothpaste can a person along with chlorhexidine gluconate mouthwash?

Accepted Answer

Any but rinse well: If you use chlorhexidine, you should rinse your mouth well w/ water after brushing your teeth & before using chlorhexidine. This is b/c some ingredients in toothpaste can inactivate chlorhexidine. Chlorhexidine can also stain teeth brown when used regularly. This staining is likely to need to be removed by a dentist or dental hygienist.

Question 2

could using  peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) mouthwash for 14 days  after 2 basic dental implants (12&13) cause fungal infection? any other options.

Accepted Answer

Peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) mouthwash: contains chlorhexadine and is used as an anti-bacterial in the mouth. Presumably your dental specialist advised its use following your implants to help prevent infection. While it's effectiveness at preventing infection may not add that much, it does not seem to make infections, including opportunistic infections such as fungi, more likely. Review post-treatment recommendations with your dentist.

Question 3

how many days  you do peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) mouthwash after simple  dental implant on 2 upper molar teeth.  
would warm salty water wash be better.

Accepted Answer

7-10: Typically 7-10 days to decrease bacterial presence. Warm salt water is also fine in addition to peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate). I would not do less than 5 nor more than 10. Good Luck.

Question 4

can mouth wash containing chlorhexidine gluconate be ototoxic and cause hearing loss?

Accepted Answer

NO: No. The reported ototoxicity from chlorhexidine is for use in the middle ear. See ENT doc if you have hearing loss.

Question 5

how long do you have to use peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) mouth wash for it to cause fungal infection.?

Accepted Answer

What are the symptom: can not get fungal infection with the use of peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) need more information in regard to to why you are using peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) and your health history

Question 6

i just had 2 dental implants and have chlorhexidine gluconate 0.12% oral rinse. prevent more tartar buildup vs. otc mouth wash while gums heal?

Accepted Answer

NO, kill bacteria: Chlorhexidine can actually increase dental plaque with continued use.  It is used to prevent bacterial infection following implantations or other procedures.  Blocking bacterial colonization helps tissues heal.

Question 7

how does warfarin react to peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) are there any side effects?

Accepted Answer

No interactions: Peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) is an antimicrobial mouth rinse to treat gums disease.  It will not interact with warfarin.  It is important to keep your mouth and gums healthy while you are on warfarin.

Question 8

chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse has no other side effect on me but tooth staining. implant dentist said it would be $150 to remove it. otc?

Accepted Answer

Dental Prophylaxis: Tooth staining from Chlorhexidine Gluconate (or from something else) can normally be removed with a thorough dental prophylaxis (tooth cleaning). Every dental office will have a somewhat different fee for this routine service. If extra time is involved due to unusual staining, a higher fee might be warranted.

Question 9

who should not use peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate)?

Accepted Answer

Allergies: Anyone who is allergic to any peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) ingredients should not use it.

Question 10

what is the difference between chlorhexidine digluconate and chlorhexidine gluconate?

Accepted Answer

Not much: They work the same way, one product has a slight difference in chemical structure.

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How many days you do peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) mouthwash after simple dental implant on 2 upper molar teeth. would warm salty water wash be better.

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Can mouth wash containing chlorhexidine gluconate be ototoxic and cause hearing loss?

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How long do you have to use peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) mouth wash for it to cause fungal infection.?

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I just had 2 dental implants and have chlorhexidine gluconate 0.12% oral rinse. prevent more tartar buildup vs. otc mouth wash while gums heal?

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How does warfarin react to peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) are there any side effects?

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Chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse has no other side effect on me but tooth staining. implant dentist said it would be $150 to remove it. otc?

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Who should not use peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate)?

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What is the difference between chlorhexidine digluconate and chlorhexidine gluconate?

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