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Cover Story Featured in Dentistry Today
Fighting Biofilm with Oral RinsesThe control of biofilm is probably the most important factor in a patient’s oral health. The control of biofilm is probably the most important factor in a patient’s oral health. Yes, you read that twice because it is that important; however, as dental professionals and patients, we tend to use the same mechanical methods of controlling biofilm. Brushing, flossing, and professional cleanings are not helping us to decrease periodontal disease. As our patients age, we see a rise in gum disease: up to 70% over the age of 65 and in almost half (47.2%) of adults over the age of 30. From this, we can conclude that we have to equip our patients with better tools to help regularly reduce biofilm, which is one of the main factors contributing to the progression of poor gum health and systemic health. A rinse can be this tool to help! (Continue Reading ->) |
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Your New Go-To Rinse for Every Patient, Every Day.
Because OraCare kills multiple pathogens, it is effective against multiple patient issues.
You can see the difference when your patients use the right rinse.
You can see the difference when your patients use the right rinse.
We all know chlorhexidine causes stain, calculus buildup and altered taste. But it gets much worse.
We all hate the side effects, but emerging studies reveal that chlorhexidine causes more serious problems like:
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Inhibition of Fibroblasts
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Inactivation in Blood & Saliva
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The most alarming findings date back to 1991, when Charles D. Alleyn, DDS, studied the reestablishment of lost connective tissue attachment to the root surface following periodontal therapy. Chlorhexidine was found to damage the fibroblasts, which are essential factors in reattachment, which is the purpose of scaling and root planing.
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There is also information that states saliva and blood inactivate chlorhexidine. How do we avoid saliva in the mouth? We can’t. So does it really even make sense to use chlorhexidine at all?
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Cytotoxic Effects on Cells
Another study published in 2006 discussed the cytotoxic effect of chlorhexidine on cells and cautioned against using it following scaling and root-planing procedures (such as irrigation) due to its damaging cells that aid in the healing process (such as fibroblasts).
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Fatal Allergic Reactions
A 30 year old woman in the UK died in the chair after rinsing with chlorhexidine. (So far, OraCare hasn't killed anybody.)
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Studies Show OraCare is Proven to be 440x Better
Than Brushing Alone in New Clinical Study
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A study was just concluded with Salus Research Inc. comparing the effects of brushing alone vs. brushing and rinsing with OraCare. Control group participants of the 6 week randomized, examiner blind clinical trial brushed alone twice daily while the test group brushed and rinsed with OraCare twice daily. 
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And the results were remarkable.
Here's what was found:
OraCare proven to improve gingival health 604% better than brushing alone.Over the 6-week study period OraCare showed improvement in the whole mouth as bleeding, plaque reduction, interproximal sites, and probing depths were all evaluated. All areas showed improvements.
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It was also found to reduce bleeding 455% better than brushing alone.There was a significant reduction in bleeding seen during the duration of the study: active bleeding sites transformed to a healthy site. OraCare was shown to be statistically superior to brushing alone.
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The results also showed that OraCare reduced plaque 225% better than brushing alone.Reducing dental plaque (biofilm) is crucial for oral health as it prevents gum disease, tooth decay, and bad breath. This study shows that OraCare has the ability to reduce plaque even in interproximal areas.
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Lastly, there was an impressive discovery that OraCare reduced probing depths 4450% better than brushing alone.Good oral hygiene is essential to preserving gum health. In this study the improvements seen were statistically superior at reducing pocket depth than brushing alone (control group).
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