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A member asked:

If i apply peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) with a qtip directly to inflamed areas, will it still be effective? it already stained my teeth once.

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Yes: make sure that the Q-tip is saturated and use a little scrubbing action

Dr Williams and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/18/2020

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