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Periogard

Periogard is an ether anesthetic which is a kind of local anesthetic agent.
Dr. Jeffrey Pollard
Dr. Jeffrey Pollardreviewed this
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 23 years experience
Drug Class

Ether anesthetic

BrandsPeridex, Hibitane (obstetric cream)
Generic DrugChlorhexidine gluconate

Side Effects

Common

Discolored teeth
Abnormal sense of taste
Decreased taste

Serious

Hypersensitivity

Treats

Gum inflammation (gingivitis)
Condition

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A 32-year-old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: Periogard allergy?
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Periogard (chlorhexidine gluconate) oral rinse cons & pros please. Can you take only 15ml once a day.
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Periogard (chlorhexidine gluconate) dangerous during pregnancy?
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Does periogard (chlorhexidine gluconate) burn your tongue?
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A 44-year-old male asked:
Today I had my Scaling and root planning. The Hygienist also gave me local delivery antimicrobials ag-th b/r on six teethes. They advised to rinse mouth with periogard, but I can't buy that for another week. Is it okay?
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A 42-year-old female asked:
I had a extraction 4 days ago and am now experiencing pain. I can actually see the bone area. and can't reach my dentist should I use periogard (chlorhexidine gluconate)?
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A 40-year-old member asked:
I had just gotten my wisdom teeth out. I have this periogard (chlorhexidine gluconate) stuff and I don't know why I need to use it?
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Periogard (chlorhexidine gluconate) good for wisdom teeth removal?
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Wisdom teeth removed recently, should I use periogard (chlorhexidine gluconate) rinse?
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A 42-year-old member asked:
What is peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) used for?
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