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Teeth staining from hexidine mouthwash
Hello doctor! Few months back my doctor prescribed me hexidine mouthwash. But now I'm having bad stains on my teeth because of this mouthwash. Is there any way to get rid of this stains?? Please help. Thank you . 😊
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Kindly do not over use mouthwash as hexidine mouthwash has a disadvantage that long-term use causes staining more
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Consult the dentist for scaling again and polishing
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Instead of using mouthwash you can use lukewarm water and salt
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Hello dear
Please be calm
See mouthwashes are prescribed for a maximum of two weeks
After them they should be discontinued due to chances of stains and irritation
I request you to please shop using mouthwash of one week has passed
For details you can consult me
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Hello there,
The common side effect if mouthwash is Staining of your teeth. So you need not worry, you can always get a professional dental cleaning done.
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Welcome to practo..
The stains can be due to the mouth wash..
I advice you to do scaling once and repeat after six months and then once a year..
Actually, take a small amount of mouth wash and dissolve in half glass of water and then rinse it..
You won't get stains..
And also use it only after brushing in night..
Once or twice a day is enough..
Thanks.. Consult me for further details..
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Hloo madam
Hope you are doing good
Stains are commonly noticed in excessive use of mouthwash & betadine
Usually a dentist prescribes a mouthwash for a specific duration , it's better to stop at that point of time
Stains caused in this condition can be removed easily by doing scaling & polishing
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consult your nearby dentist
Health Tips
stop using your mouthwash regularly
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Dr. Irfan Kachwala
Dentist
17 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hi!
This is a common occurrence with hexidine mouthwash. It is recommended not to use it long term.
It's an easy fix though. A professional cleanup and discontinuation of the mouthwash should solve the problem.
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Scaling.
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