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Hi, Doctor. I Have Using Peridex For Many Years Now
Question: Hi, doctor. I have using Peridex for many years now without issue, not even rinsing but using from a spray bottle to keep gums from swelling.
About a month ago and about at the same time, my tongue started burning (mostly at tip) and developed impaired taste. This may be something called Burning Mouth Syndrome but after speaking to some people as well as reading online about Peridex, it seems these symptoms may be attributed to the Peridex. Want to ask your opinion and if u feel it is possible, could it crop up out of the blue after literally decades of using this product? Thank you.
About a month ago and about at the same time, my tongue started burning (mostly at tip) and developed impaired taste. This may be something called Burning Mouth Syndrome but after speaking to some people as well as reading online about Peridex, it seems these symptoms may be attributed to the Peridex. Want to ask your opinion and if u feel it is possible, could it crop up out of the blue after literally decades of using this product? Thank you.
Brief Answer:
Can be use of peridex
Detailed Answer:
Hii,First of all thank you for approaching us for your query.I read through your query and I must say that nothing to be worried in this case.It happens for some people on prolonged use of mouth wash.It results in loss of original useful microflora of oral cavity.Or in case you have used it without dilution also sometimes causes burning.I suggest you to stop using it for some days.And take probiotics and vitamins.Have lots of water and liquid.Then see if burning is getting reduced.Besides these stay calm and happy.I hope you understood what I meant.Thank you and have a healthy day.
Dr Rohit
Can be use of peridex
Detailed Answer:
Hii,First of all thank you for approaching us for your query.I read through your query and I must say that nothing to be worried in this case.It happens for some people on prolonged use of mouth wash.It results in loss of original useful microflora of oral cavity.Or in case you have used it without dilution also sometimes causes burning.I suggest you to stop using it for some days.And take probiotics and vitamins.Have lots of water and liquid.Then see if burning is getting reduced.Besides these stay calm and happy.I hope you understood what I meant.Thank you and have a healthy day.
Dr Rohit
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Is there any way to replace microflora and also, what product would u recommend to replace Peridex? I have gums that swell very quick and need to keep that at bay. The Peridex did this. Do u know of another rinse without alcohol that has been known to keep gums from swelling? I am a smoker so need something good like Peridex.
Just one footnote question - could use of Peridex cause loss of taste? This symptom occurred at same time of tongue burning.
Brief Answer:
Reduce use of peridex then microflora will be back
Detailed Answer:
Hi , Thank you for your followup query.I must say that if you stop using peridex for some time the normal microflora will be back.And you can should eat curd and other milk products(probiotics).Swelling of gums can be treated by getting scaling done from a periodontist. The cause of swelling(tartar and plaque) has to be removed instead of using mouthwash full time.Smokers get swelling of gums which cant be reduced much using mouthwash.Peridex only you can use but diluted with water and weekly one or twice not daily.But for time being till burning sensation stops please dont use it.Have lots of water and fruits,green leafy vegetables(vitamins).Let it heal.Nothing to be worried.Stay happy.Hope you understtod what I meant.Thank you and have a healthy day.
Dr Rohit
Reduce use of peridex then microflora will be back
Detailed Answer:
Hi , Thank you for your followup query.I must say that if you stop using peridex for some time the normal microflora will be back.And you can should eat curd and other milk products(probiotics).Swelling of gums can be treated by getting scaling done from a periodontist. The cause of swelling(tartar and plaque) has to be removed instead of using mouthwash full time.Smokers get swelling of gums which cant be reduced much using mouthwash.Peridex only you can use but diluted with water and weekly one or twice not daily.But for time being till burning sensation stops please dont use it.Have lots of water and fruits,green leafy vegetables(vitamins).Let it heal.Nothing to be worried.Stay happy.Hope you understtod what I meant.Thank you and have a healthy day.
Dr Rohit
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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