FAQ UK

Frequently Asked Questions

As part of the unique Perio Plus+ mouth rinse formula, CHX has been enhanced by combining it with natural ingredients: CITROX® and polylysine amino acids. As Perio Plus+ is also a pleasant-tasting solution, excellent patient compliance can be achieved.

CITROX® is a natural substance extracted from bitter oranges. Manufactured using naturally-derived, non-toxic, hypo-allergenic, and non-corrosive ingredients, CITROX® takes advantage of the bioflavonoids (plant-based compounds) found in plants. Not only can bioflavonoids protect the body against oxidative and free-radical damage, they can also increase the strength of the capillaries, thereby regulating their permeability to prevent ruptures and protect against infection. This helps to heal wounds and support a healthy immune system.

CITROX® is created using the bioflavonoids in the piths and pulp of bitter oranges, which are dried and ground into a fine powder. This is then mixed with other natural substances (organic acids) to produce a anti-microbial, anti-oxidant, and anti-inflammatory agent.

Experts at Cardiff University believe that CITROX® has numerous advantages as a key ingredient in oral healthcare products, including mouth rinses. Research has revealed that CITROX® is effective against dangerous pathogens such as MRSA, C. Difficile, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Streptococcus. CITROX® combined with Chlorhexidine can protect the oral cavity from a wide range of bacteria known to cause oral diseases such as dental caries and periodontitis.

Used as a vital mouth rinse ingredient, CITROX® works by breaking down bacterial biofilm quickly and efficiently to ensure a fast-acting results with long-lasting, residual effects. The strength of CITROX® is evident even in the presence of organic matter, and it is also less prone to bacterial resistance so that it can protect the human body against bacterial re-infiltration. This makes CITROX® a powerful substance that can help patients maintain good oral hygiene practises that help to prevent oral health complications.

Patients can feel confident knowing that CITROX® is completely biodegradable, safe to handle, and eco-friendly. As CITROX® is alcohol-free and does not contain any synthetic fragrances or colourants, it does not change the flavour of food and drink for uninterrupted taste. For additional peace of mind, CITROX® is GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) free and does not contain any petrochemicals components – thus providing a truly natural alternative to traditional mouthwash ingredients.

Depending on the individual needs of each patient, Perio Plus+ products are designed for either short- or longer-term use in helping to manage acute dental problems. Perio Plus+ can be used prior to and after invasive dental procedures (e.g. tooth extractions, dental implant treatment or periodontal therapy) in order for patients to avoid the risk of infection. It is ideal as a temporary supplement in treating dental caries, gingivitis, periodontitis and peri-implant diseases – including peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis.

Perio Plus+ products can be recommended to patients that are in need of additional prophylaxis support in cases of inflammation and infection. Perio Plus+ can help patients regain or maintain healthy teeth, gums and oral mucosa. For patients who already have a healthy mouth, mechanical removal of biofilm without the use of Perio Plus+ is sufficient.  

Perio Plus+ products protect the oral cavity from disease, without any compromise on strength or longevity. As a pleasant-tasting, highly effective solution against bacterial plaque, Perio Plus+ reduces the risk of disturbed taste, facilitating high patient compliance.

As a key ingredient in Perio Plus+ products, CHX is traditionally associated with negative side effects such as disturbed taste and dental discolouration. As Perio Plus+ combines the benefits of natural ingredients with those of CHX, taste perception stays intact. Dental discolouration can occur. In order to ensure the very best results, smoking cessation is advised, and we also recommend that patients avoid consuming coffee, tea and red wine while using Perio Plus+ products. This will reduce the risk of dental discolouration.

During therapy, patients should avoid consuming tobacco and foods that can stain natural teeth and dental restorations – including coffee, red wine, juices, green and black tea, berries, cherries, saffron, and curry. In combination with mechanical cleaning, this can minimise the risk of discolouration.

When we think about ‘alcohol’, we typically refer to the substance that people occasionally drink, which is otherwise known as ethanol (C2H6O). Perio Plus does not contain any ethanol. In chemistry, however, ‘alcohol’ refers to any organic compound in which a hydroxyl group (-OH) is bound to a carbon atom. In this regard, Perio Plus+ does contain alcohol – phenoxyethanol (C8H10O2) – but only as a preservative agent in very small amounts of less than 0.5%.

And: Rest assured that the phenoxyethanol content of Perio Plus+ is so low that the product is proven NOT to trigger police breathalyser equipment.

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