! Re: mouthwash?

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Hi ,

I was prescribed a minty rinse called Chlorhexidine, which is either

the same or similar rinse that you will be getting. It said on the

package that it could discolor the teeth. Although black wouldn't

be the color that I would call it, it certainly did dull and darken

some of my lower teeth. I was told that the stains can be removed

with a professional cleaning from your dentist. The discoloration

has faded and I have had one post-op dental cleaning since and

things are looking pretty good. I wouldn't worry too much about the

discoloration. You will come to really appreciate that rinse! You

feel kinda grimy those first days/weeks postop, especially if you

have a splint and/or can't open much to brush well, so the rinse is

a nice refresher after drinks and " meals " . I was given it to rinse

with during my hospital stay and enough was prescribed for home for

many weeks. I also put a tablespoon or so in with the water in my

waterpik to try to get a fresh feeling where a baby toothbrush

couldn't reach. Worked pretty good.

Good luck!

Irish!

> Hi everyone,

> Well, I donated blood a few days ago. Then I had my hooks

attached.

> Next week I see the surgeon for the final preparations. When my

> orthodontist put on my hooks, he mentioned that it would be

> difficult to clean my teeth for a while after the surgery. He told

> me that my surgeon would probably give me some mouthwash called

> perodox(I think thats what he called it). Anyway, he said not to

be

> suprised that it might turn my teeth black, or at least discolor

> them somewhat. He told me that when I was able to brush properly,

> that the stains would go away. I was curious if anyone has had

this

> problem. Thanks in advance for any answers.

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