Chlorhexidine is Toxic??

[@hoytayer4429]

I have used 2% clorhexadine since the late 1980's, when it finally was approved by the FDA for use in the USA. It brought my advanced periodontal disease under complete control, and I have never had a dentist advise root planing, deep scaling, gum removal, or any of those procedures again. For 15 years prior to starting I had major periodontitis, and experienced regular bouts serious pain, gum abscesses, and complications from root canals because of the infections constantly developing within periodontal pockets. I was introduced to the product by a dentist at NIH ... and have never looked back or had any problems. It wrecked my relationship with my dentists, who disapproved for really vague reasons. As a result, I only have a hygienist. My cleanings are always painless and non-bloody.

[@l.fsader6021]

Are you sure you don’t have investments or patents out on it this product

[@dentalelle]

That’s the main thing! As long as your mouth in healthier. In my opinion, straight chlorhexidine doesn’t work in my experience but for some people absolutely!

[@hoytayer4429]

@@dentalelle I should have mentioned that I don't use it as mouthwash. Long ago, I began squirting it below the gum line, using what was called a "sulcus tip instrument" that I bought from a dental supply company. It is a tiny plastic bottle with a cap that holds a small hollow metal tube. It isn't a needle, so there is no puncturing tissue, or even inserting the thing. The peridex just descends on its own into the gum pocket. My routine is to work from left to right, one tooth at a time for a small squeeze, then to go right back on the other side of the tooth. It takes about 1 minute to do all teeth, upper and lower. I let it sit from 2 to 5 minutes. I also skip days several times a month. When I used to only use it as a mouthwash, it did seem to cause some slight staining, but that doesn't happen anymore. The taste is slightly unpleasant when you rinse with water, but using a waterpik seems to have cancelled out that problem.

[@hoytayer4429]

@@l.fsader6021 I swear I don't. I'm just someone who was told by his dentist at age 14 that my perio problems would cause me to have false teeth by age 25. That was in 1965. Teeth issues were a major part of my life for many years.

[@daughterofzion9017]

@@hoytayer4429 awww man in gonna get, having issues with this

[@JennMartinello]

Using for an Impacted / partially erupted wisdom tooth that about to be taken out. I have white teeth smoke and will watch and see if it stains. My dentist was surprised how white my teeth are I drink tea a lot too! Gotta quit smoking soon. So hard during stressful time to not pick it back up. I want to be done with it. My only vice.

[@realmajorx3698]

How did it go for you?

[@tomzhangus]

$56 lol. That's nothing... How about $350 in US.

[@itsaaronlolz]

My dentist charges 30 per quad so 120 for the whole mouth.

[@MichaelDespairs]

I took this once I completely agree that it's toxic. Poison in a bottle.

[@JanisMenk]

Any suggestions for helping side effects such as burning tongue and altered.Taste buds from using this mouthwash?

[@dentalelle]

@@JanisMenk unfortunately there isn’t a lot of science behind the side effects, but it would depend on what other medication’s. They are taking and their current diet.

[@anastasiastallcop8963]

Thank you for sharing this! Very informative and will share with my dentist when I see her next, she is very into researching latest studies; they did not recommend this to me after me cleaning but I am curious if they use with other clients with more severe cases. Ended up ordering this stuff to ship to USA :D

[@dentalelle]

Great! Thanks for watching :)

[@BradlyGuitars]

Where did you find it? I called and they told me when I called they don't ship to the USA ... I would really like to get some.

[@dagda16]

Was solid but then it turned into an ad. Also, you go on to say rinses need to change the pH of your mouth for dental health but the product you recommend says “neutral pH”

[@dentalelle]

Yes there are ads :), you should be able to skip them though! Yes neutral pH's change the pH of the mouth to a closer neutral 7 so it isn't too acidic. A lot of mouthwashes aren't neutral

[@universezero2590]

I was prescribed chlorhexidine a few days ago and I haven’t touched it because it says it stains your teeth so instead I have been rinsing with salt warm water I’m afraid of what chemicals it has what do you recommend

[@dentalelle]

I agree! I tell people salt water rinsing is 100% more effective (in my opinion and in most cases)

[@ahmedkaram5946]

I use it and I regret 😭 burn stomach pain allergie

[@mypitpack.]

Thank you for this! I’ve been using 1/4 tsp hydrogen peroxide, 1/4 tsp baking soda mixed in 1/2 cup water. I swish it around, spit out then pour on toothbrush and brush my teeth. I repeat until liquid is all gone. Healed my receding gums, help with healing off my teeth/ gums while getting root canal. My teeth are about 2-3 shades whiter ( I’m a coffee drinker) learned from Dr. Bergs video. Your thoughts?🙋‍♀️

[@marinalvamary2180]

Is there any problem drinking it accidentally?

[@ahmedkaram5946]

Not good if it's alot

[@looneyyang1326]

You are so pretty. I am using chlorhexidine after removing my wisdom teeths.

[@dentalelle]

Thank you! After wisdom teeth makes sense because you had a deep tooth removal and need proper healing

[@trovera217]

Have you used perio protect? It’s hydrogen peroxide gel . I just ordered this an am going to try it. Seems to help control the infection over time

[@dentalelle]

No! Sounds intriguing!

[@trovera217]

@@dentalelle you must google it. Great product to help people maintain what you do at the office

[@DanTheMan356]

Thank you for the video! It has been 2 years since this video, what are your thoughts on the Opti-Rinse?

[@dentalelle]

Great question! I still love it! I recommend it more than anything else

[@BlastCODM]

This is great for gum disease.

[@l.fsader6021]

As it for causing it? Lol

[@davedave1927]

@@l.fsader6021 Yo does it really???

[@daviddowns7552]

i read it can yellow or discolor teeth. periobrite is my choice.

[@daviddowns7552]

it dont cause it.

[@leouisegrech722]

Are you doing portfolio or the QA test? I'm submitting 2020 as well. I bought your QA program and would like to hear your thoughts about it.

[@dentalelle]

That's great! I did the portfolio!

[@maxasaurus3008]

I know the way you put it isn’t designed to be used on the patient but it sounded terrifying. 1:56

[@jdaniel3068]

My bottle of .12% Chlorhexadine says 11.6% alcohol. Wow.

[@gcortorreal]

Hi i have a bottle of CHLORHEXIDINE 5% solution to use a mouthwash what is the best way to dilute it?

[@dentalelle]

Giovanni Cortorreal every situation is different, did you get the bottle from a dental professional? I would ask who saw your mouth last :)

[@gcortorreal]

@@dentalelle no I did not get it from a dentist it was given to me by a donor to my nonprofit this be used as an antiseptic or hand cleaner. But I was reading that it can be used as a mouthwash. That's why I'm asking if you would know how to dilute it for use as a mouthwash?

[@dentalelle]

@@gcortorreal that makes sense! I'm sorry but I'm not sure and I don't want to give you the wrong information. Perhaps call your local dental office?

[@gcortorreal]

Okay, thanks ill try somewhere else

[@universezero2590]

@@gcortorreal did you end up using it ? Or not I was prescribed the one that is less 0.12%

[@Iris-c1l]

When I drink cold water my gums from teeth sensitive

[@TREEHUGGAH1]

is opti good for infections-yes or no. ty

[@dentalelle]

TREE HUGGAH for gum disease it’s amazing but if you have an abscess or other type of infection you will need other methods :)

[@lovelywarrior874]

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[@nadatish4098]

For how meny days of using it ? One week ?

[@dentalelle]

For any mouthrinse I suggest twice a day rinsing

[@Xoxo-fz7xt]

My 4 year old daughter got this prescribed today! She got crowns on her top 2 teeth and her gums are swollen..is this safe for her?????? I am really worried!!!! Or should i not give her this?????????????

[@toraw8359]

If I may say, try NOT to ever use anything prescribed (prescription drugs, medicines or even rinses) . There are many all-natural alternatives that will do the same thing. It will take some research & probably some trial & error. I understand there are times when prescriptions are needed, but we & many many others have had very healthy lives with ZERO prescriptions.

[@Xoxo-fz7xt]

@@toraw8359 thankyou soo much for this info!

[@toraw8359]

@@Xoxo-fz7xt Of course! I don't think we should ignore all doctors, she probably does indeed need the healing, but it can be done without using poisonous chemicals, that's what's in these prescription items.

[@toraw8359]

Thank you for being such a good Mom & caring about what you put inside your child's body!

[@crying_hippy]

Can this stuff dry out my hands, like severe drying, cracking and bleeding? I just moved in and renting a room, i noticed my hands drying out really quickly and theres a bottle of this stuff in the bathroom and its 0.12% I haven't touched it, but seems im having allergic reaction from it, I noticed my dishsoap is thinner than normal and after doing dishes is when i notice my hands drying out quickly. if someone is putting this stuff in my dish soap would it cause my hands to dry and crack quickly? I also have ehlers danlos syndrome a collagen disorder, in this video it says it can reduce collagen production by 65% Help Please I have a video showing my hands dried out too Thank You and God Bless

[@dentalelle]

Good question! It could!

[@crying_hippy]

@@dentalelle im pretty sure the guys wife was putting it in y dish soap, I bought new soup and leave it in my room and dont have one sign of cracked hands anywhere. I need to move ASAP, but I'm stuck on disability and can only afford to rent rooms in Toronto. The ad said Christian Family so I figured I should be good to live here, boy was I mistaken, seems anyone can claim to be anything they want nowadays. Do You know anyone in Toronto? Much Love and God Bless

[@ahmedkaram5946]

I use it 3 days cause burning 🥵 can't sleep its denger?

[@christinemosby]

Thanks much for finding the research showing toxicity in this antibiotic. Sorry the ingredients in Opti-rinse are also somewhat toxic + Added colors are not good for children or anyone. Please do further research.

[@rebeccasimwa5460]

I rinse my mouth with hydrogen peroxide 3.5% and it works wonders. I'm surprised that this stuff is toxic because I use it in my skin. I wonder what side effects it might have. It actually works but why would people sell this if it's toxic. Please can you explain what exactly it does to the tissue?

[@dentalelle]

I'm actually trying to find a certain article that explains it better but of course can't find it anywhere! It can kill too much of the good bacteria along with the bad, always good to keep as much of the good bacteria in there as possible to fight everything off

[@adenibrahimgedi8232]

Dentist prescribed thise medicine flux pro chlorhexidine

[@marinafathallah2524]

I have been prescribed chlorhexidine gluconate 0.12% oral rinse for my gums inflammation after getting dental cleaning. I was told to use it for a week, but I noticed that my teeth feel sore and a lot more sensitive than they used to. Is that normal because it is not mentioned as a possible side effect?

[@marilove1423]

I’ve experienced that

[@universezero2590]

Could it be because of the cleaning ? Also has it gotten better what do you use

[@daughterofzion9017]

@@marilove1423 do u still use it?

[@marilove1423]

@@daughterofzion9017 no i used it for less than a week and didn’t finish what was prescribed because of how severe the side effects...I think until now more than half a year later I’m back to normal

[@daughterofzion9017]

@@marilove1423 omg really, could you explain side effects and what you did after to help? I was prescribed this but wasn’t willing to try because of the side effects I read.🤦🏽‍♀️

[@ravioli2389]

Thanks for sharing info and not to be that guy and I see your married, but your very beautiful, keep up the good work. 👍 video

[@dalaudamck402]

Hooray xylotol!!!

[@hjsegui]

It gave me breathing problems...

[@dentalelle]

Oh no!

[@vyal4297]

You should get a normal microphone

[@dentalelle]

I love mine!

[@Cryptobands777]

Vy u a jerk

[@vyal4297]

All I wanted to highlight is that it is easier to convey a massage when the recording is good quality. In this recording it is not. We are improving by getting constructive feedback right?

[@vyal4297]

@@Cryptobands777 can you elaborate?

[@BradlyGuitars]

@@dentalelle I think your microphone sounds just fine indeed. No audio issues on my end. I think they need some better speakers or headphones in my opinion because I am an audio engineer and think it sounds acceptable. They should be thankful they learned about something important rather than criticize when it's not constructive and distracts from the message. If they did this to try and correlate a crappy microphone to a crappy message thats a bit of a stretch, to say the least lol... I agree with A Glizzy and what is a normal microphone anyway lol are you supposed to go buy a vintage ribbon microphone or a hyper-cardioid, maybe a dynamic mic..no I'm thinking a u85 Condensor... how about a normal comment that would be constructive Vy Al