Corsodyl mouthwash & brown stains

[GCH]

Weirdly I never had this problem at all when I used it in the past, but this time it is atrocious, mainly around the edges of teeth, progressively worse the further back in the mouth you go.

Any suggestions for removal? Mildly abrasive toothpaste? Baking soda? Something else (aside from an expensive visit to the hygienist of course)?

[Stickyfinger]

Visit the hygienist as that is a build up of fine surface plaque. Tooth paste will not remove it nor will any mouthwash (which is not really designed to anyway).

It will slowly fade if you stop using it but that defeats the point.

[I-A]

I use Corsodyl too, it says on the bottle that it will cause brown staining to begin with but it should disappear after.

[guindilias]

Aye, it's well known for doing that. I wouldn't touch the stuff.

[Chris Stott]

Horrible stuff... tastes foul, stains your teeth and kills your taste buds.

[GCH]

Chris Stott said:

Horrible stuff... tastes foul, stains your teeth and kills your taste buds.

As I have discovered...
I only ever used it in the past for a few days before - this time it was for a couple of weeks.

It is in the trash now. Never again!

[TTOBES]

I remember my dentist telling me to cut down on it.

Now I'll only resort to using it if I've had an ulcer for more than ten days.

The dentist's opinion however, doesn't stop them having it for sale in the display cabinet in reception!

[Composite Guru]

Yes my dentist said don't use it unless you really have to. Same goes for Listerine, that stains too.

[Z4monster]

You could use the Corsodyl toothpaste instead. No staining and works the same.

[davepoth]

My dentist says it's OK for limited use but shouldn't be a "regular" mouthwash. The staining gets much worse if you drink a lot of tea/coffee.

[lost in espace]

I find a Waterpik is the best thing for fresh breath, dentist was impressed. Gets every last bit of crap out from between your teeth.

[Ahbefive]

The clear one doesn't stain your teeth. The brown one does.

[guindilias]

Composite Guru said:

Yes my dentist said don't use it unless you really have to. Same goes for Listerine, that stains too.

Never had any problems with Listerine - maybe it's because I use the "stay white" one!
Just check the label of whatever you buy to make sure it doesn't contain Clorhexidine - it is the guilty ingredient.

[Aston Traveller]

When I used to sell it I always pointed out that teeth should be brushed after using the mouthwash which is the correct way to use it. Then you do not get the problem.

[dandarez]

GCH said:

Chris Stott said:

Horrible stuff... tastes foul, stains your teeth and kills your taste buds.

As I have discovered...
I only ever used it in the past for a few days before - this time it was for a couple of weeks.

It is in the trash now. Never again!

Advertising works! For people who spit blood! If you spit blood, see a dentist.

My old aunt used to have to use Corsodyl - it was available only on prescription. Now Tom, Dick and Harry and Mary use it. Why? Fills the coffers.

I wouldn't touch a mouthwash. You clean your teeth regularly, visit the dentist regularly, no need.

I used one mouthwash about 15 years ago, when the 'rage' for using one daily started.
Next day I looked like a fking hamster... wtf?

Jumped in the car and straight to GP surgery (when you could get appointments quick and didn't have to say I think I'm dying).
Everyone was puzzled, they called the GP in charge.
He took one look and said 'do you use a mouthwash?' I said 'Since yesterday, yes'.
He said to stop using it. Then asked why was I using a mouthwash? Doesn't everyone I said? That's the problem he replied!

I was being booked for hospital surgery to fix the glands that had swollen when he said he'd try something as surgery involved was apparently risky, ie nerves can be cut - he put on his gloves .
Look away now!

..and stuck his fingers inside my mouth rubbing and caressing my gums deep down for some time.
F. me, my hamster cheeks subsided there and then.

Mouthwash?

You spend your up to a fiver each time, I'll spend mine on something worthy.

[Yipper]

GCH said:

Weirdly I never had this problem at all when I used it in the past, but this time it is atrocious, mainly around the edges of teeth, progressively worse the further back in the mouth you go.

Any suggestions for removal? Mildly abrasive toothpaste? Baking soda? Something else (aside from an expensive visit to the hygienist of course)?

You will need 15-30mins at the hygienist to mechanically scrape away the brown stains. Corsodyl stains, plaque sticks to it (or vice versa), and causes gum problems. Corsodyl is great for healing gums, but should never be used for more than about 3 days.