A 37-year-old member asked:
is it safe to use chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse to disinfect retainers and dentures?
4 doctor answers
Dr. John Thaler answered
40 years experience Prosthodontics
Safe - yes: Best to scrub with toothpaste and then soak in an antimicrobial effervescent cleaner ( efferdent, etc. ) the Peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) won't clean nearly as well, but won't hurt them eother.
Answered on Jul 17, 2020
Dr. Lance Panarello answered
23 years experience Dentistry
Unsure if effective: It will definitely kill bacteria, unsure if it will be broad enough to be considered disinfected. It does have a tendency to produce staining.
Answered on Dec 31, 2017
Dr. Joseph Greenberg answered
Specializes in Prosthodontics
Yes: Absolutely safe and a good idea.
Answered on Sep 3, 2013
Dr. James Vito answered
36 years experience Prosthodontics
Yes: Chlorhexidine is an anti microbial rinse. You can soak your dentures in it. Caution, may stain dentures but should be easily removed with tooth brush and tooth paste.
Answered on Jun 24, 2014
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