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Having white patch on left side of throat ,no pain or fever ,have been prescribed chlorhexidine gluconate mouth wash for 5 days , should I dilute it in water and will it stain my teeth and mouth with 5 day use

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Do not dilute. Normal undiluted version will do. Povidine iodine gurgle is more beneficial ...  Read More

Hello...I am 27yrs old with health teeth. I want to know if it is safe to use mouth wash everyday .I do have occasional bad breath and plan to use listerine mouth wash.Please suggest how and when to rinse mouth with mouth wash and if I can use it after eating!!

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Hi. It is not safe to use mouthwash everyday. A mouthwash can be used for 10-15 days and then should be discontinued for a couple of months. Otherwise it causes the teeth to turn yellow and brown. Ye ...  Read More

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For routine mouth wash,colgate plax or listerine .. which is better for regular usage.please give your valuable suggestion.

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Hexidine mouthwash is good.it contains chlorhexidine. ...  Read More

Which is the best mouth wash available in India, I heard some mouth washes which contains alcohol leads to oral cancer, pls suggest. Presently I'm using listerine.

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Hi there...medically there are betadine and cholrhecidine mouth washes available. But these are used in conditions like oral ulcers, oral candidiasis, where they prevent any secondary infections. Howe ...  Read More

Hi Having bad smell thankyou for advice for mouth wash even after scaling and deep mouth cleaning smell is coming don't have diabetic my age 32 Adviced mouth wash but may I know which is suitable for bad smell kindly reply any name pls .thankyou becoz someone said different purposes different types was der pls reply for bad smell name of mouth

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Hi The bad smell can be because of accumulation of food substances. When did you get your scaling done last time. And u can use colgate perioguard mouthwash, as it can be used for bad breath and gum ...  Read More

I have cavity issue. Currently using sensodyne tooth paste on regular basis. Please suggest a good alcohol free mouth wash which can be used on regular basis.

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Hello Mouthwash doesn’t work for the cavity You need to visit the dentist for the filling of the cavity ...  Read More

I have some minor chicken stuck in the last teeth from 15 days. Which mouth wash can help to remove? I tried salt water but didn't help much.

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Hello You can use a toothpick remover if you can if not, please visit the dentist for removal ...  Read More

Is this normal For how many times we can use mouth wash.. If m using mouth wash twice daily and one time betadine..is it ok..can we use mouth wash regularly??

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Greetings, it is perfectly normal to use mouthwash twice daily if it is prescribed by your dentist. But be careful if you feel burning sensation or dry mouth then it may affect your oral hygiene. Ther ...  Read More

Using sensodyne in the morning and using other product mouth wash before bed is safe ? If safe, please suggest a good mouth wash.

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Yes it's safe. You can use any mouth wash like chlorhexidine. Still have queries then please consult with doctor online or offline for better guidance and treatment options. ...  Read More

Pls can u tell me which mount wash is good and also plz tell me the name of a best mouth wash which mostly dentist prescribed for mantanig a healthy gum and teeth which mouth was is good alcohol based mouth wash or without alcohol based mouth wash and also tell me in a day how many time mouth we can do

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The best solution for healthy gums is warm salt water. Commercially available mouthwashes are not meant for regular use unless prescribed otherwise. If you are keen on using one then water based mouth ...  Read More

Any mouth wash and paste with CPC regular usage to control cold sores? Some suggest CPC stops replication of viruses

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Coolora mouth wash ...  Read More

Which one is best or safe Salt water or rexdin mouth wash i have rexdin mouth wash using that fearing salt water if gone to wound it will hurt So using rexdin but safe from wound

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Yes you can ...  Read More

Hi, I have mouth odor for the past 6 months. I consulted a doctor and he prescribed me with chlorhexidine mouthwash. After using mouth wash, my mouth odor was under control for few months. But now, even after using it I have mouth odor. What might be the reason? What would be the solution for this?

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Dry mouth condition is called as Xerostomia. Basically the combination of bacteria and decay caused by food produces such odor. Mouthwash will definitely help but along with that sipping on water mor ...  Read More

Hello, I am posting this question on behalf of my relative. She has mouth odor and consulted a dentist. Doctor has prescribed her chlorhexidine mouthwash and ornigel and Iceek tooth paste for 1 month use and asked to visit the clinic if mouth odor persist even after a month. Does this mouthwash cause stain? She has a doubt whether mouth odor will g

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Mouth odor is caused because of many reasons. - poor oral hygiene/ tartar build up/tooth decay or abcess - improper cleaning or neglecting the tongue - high carbohydrate/ sugar content in the diet - ...  Read More

Hi, I rinsed my mouth with Listerine mouth wash. However i spit it out and rinsed with water. But i am feeling a burning sensation in my gut. I don't know if I swallowed a little amount of it while rinsing my mouth with water. Is this serious ? because I read that the contents of Listerine were dangerous. However iam unsure.

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If you feel your burning sensation is due to listerine have some cold milk. You should feel better. ...  Read More

I feel some tooth pain on my lower jaw towards the leftmost area when I wash my mouth after eating food or taking tea etc . It happens only during mouth wash after eating food or brushing .

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Hello dear Please be aware I think either you are having cavity or dentinal hypersensitivity.i suggest you to please share details in the form of either clinical pic or dental history.for further deta ...  Read More

Can listerine mouth wash be used during tongue irritation/ burning sensation and during red patches on tongue

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Better to avoid listerine. And give further details regarding the symptoms associated. ...  Read More

Hello...I am 27yrs old with healthy teeth. I want to use mouth wash as I have bad breath sometimes. Can someone tell me how long can I use mouth wash??? Also when to use it??

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Mouthwashes for long term use are not safe, as they destroy the good microbes( that are helping in digestion). The bad breath might be due to the following 1. Deposits in teeth and gums - do professi ...  Read More

Plz can u tell me a best brand of a mouth wash for a black gum Mostly a dentist prescribed for a healthy gum and removing a black gum

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There is no available mouthwash for black gum as far as i know.... ...  Read More

Can a faty liver person can he do a gargel with a cholorexedine mouth was is it safe to do a gargel in a weak 3 days And also after doing a gargel how many minutes gap is required that he can take his medicine Plz let me know

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Gargling is ok so long as you don’t swallow the liquid. Ideally take all medicines before gargling. ...  Read More

My question is that Can a normal faty liver non alcoholic person do a gargel with a cholorexedine mouth was in a ulternative day it is safe to. Do a mouthwash or not and after doing a mouth wash how many time gap is required to take his night medicine which is been prescribe it by a doctor Plz let me know

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Do as directed by the doctor ...  Read More

Hi, which tooth paste and mouth wash should be used to avoid tooth decays, tartar build up and bad breath please Kindly suggest.

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Any toothpaste or mouthwash. Main thing is brushing technique. Take care. ...  Read More

Hello! Please suggest soaps and handwashes containing chlorhexidine gluconate available in India. Thanks

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Visit online ...  Read More

Hello...I am five month pregnant.17 weeks.can I use Listerine mouth wash during my pregnancy.will it affect my baby.TIA.

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You can use .It will not effect your baby.If you have doubt instead of mouth wash you can do gargle with salt water.In pregnancy bad smell from mouth is also common due to high vascularity and gum ble ...  Read More

I have prolem in my tooth.. And after visit to my dr. They reccomend me chlrehexidine mouthwash but the problem is tha inswallowed the mixture... So can you tell me What to do if I swallowed about 5ml chlorhexidine mouthwash IP fresh-m.... Is there any problem...?

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Hi,,there is nothing to worry,just drink some 2-3 glasses of water. ...  Read More

Sir i have swalloed some amount of mouth wash accidentally so please tell what i have to do to avoid dangers

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Nothing .....its k if u don't have any symptoms ... ...  Read More

Is it ok to use Mouth washer like Colgate Plax instead of Night brushing. Could you pls suggest some good mouth washers.

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Brush twice a day..after brushing u can use mouth wash as they both work well together. ...  Read More

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