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Chlorhexidine Mouthwash: Who Should Actually Use It

Chlorhexidine Mouthwash: Who Should Actually Use It

on Jul 03 2026
Chlorhexidine mouthwash stains teeth because it binds to the tooth surface and keeps releasing for around 12 hours - and that binding is exactly why it works. The staining is extrinsic, reversible and not enamel damage. Here is who should actually use chlorhexidine, who should not, and how long a course should run.