A 37-year-old member asked:
Is it safe to use chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse to disinfect retainers and dentures?
4 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. John Thaleranswered
Prosthodontics 42 years experience
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.
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Lance Panarelloanswered
Dentistry 25 years experience
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.
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Joseph Greenberganswered
Specializes in Prosthodontics
Yes: Absolutely safe and a good idea.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. James Vitoanswered
Prosthodontics 38 years experience
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.
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Jul 17, 2020
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