Is an oral rinse beneficial for patients with periodontitis?
YES!
An oral rinse is a useful purchase, unfortunately some doctors think it is not useful-with the argument that bacteria leaks into the periodontal pockets. That is incorrect for two main reasons;
- The bacteria moves only due to extensions
- Bacteria are harmless on their own. They are destructive only in mature plaque, causing a cavity or a periodontal disease.
The brushing removes the plaque accumulation above the gumline only, and the use of oral rinses can boost the effectiveness of brushing and flossing, after irrigating the sulcus.
The first days following the use of oral rinse patient’s gums can hurt and bleed easily but the recommendation is to continue the use of it. The bleeding and the pain are signs of gingival inflammation. Oral rinses are beneficial in the fight for reducing the inflammation and the bleeding.
Due to the inflammation of the gums patient’s teeth seem shorter? But once the inflammation is under control the swelling will subside and the gingiva will return to normal firm consistency and pink color.
