Parodontax Active Gum Health Mouthwash Antiplaque and Antigingivitis Mouthwash Mint 16 9 Fl Oz

This is one of the best mouthwashes I've ever used. It was recommended, doesn't have a bad after taste. Helps keep the gums healthy. Read more

I did a lot of research on mouthwash ingredients before choosing Parodontax. I am primarily concerned with preventing cavities, so it was important to me that a mouthwash contain cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) as the key ingredient. This ingredient has been well-studied and proven to drastically reduce bacteria in the mouth. When using this mouthwash as directed on the bottle (20 ml of liquid, swished for 30 seconds), I noticed that my breath stayed fresh for much longer and my mouth felt very clean. However, I also noticed something strange from the very first use. My parotid duct on one side (upper inner cheek) was burning. I thought perhaps there was a sore there and the antibacterial ingredient was just doing it's job, so I kept swishing. I continued this for 2 full days, and experienced this targeted burning sensation each time. On the third day, I woke up with severe swelling of my parotid gland on that side. It was so swollen that I could not turn my neck, and my mouth was very dry, indicating a blockage of the duct (probably due to swelling from irritation). At first, I did not connect this problem to the mouthwash. However, I discovered that another mouthwash ingredient (chlorhexidine) had been shown to cause parotid swelling in rare cases. I immediately stopped using the mouthwash, and the swelling began subsiding within a day. It took around 3 days to fully go away. I believe the cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) affected me similarly to the way chlorhexidine affected other people, by irritating the parotid duct and causing it to swell shut. I was very careful to not overuse the mouthwash, and followed the directions exactly. So why did I still give the mouthwash 5 stars? Because it did an excellent job of reducing the bacteria in my mouth and gave me lasting fresh breath on the days that I used it. I realize most people will not experience the problem I experienced, so I am not faulting the product. This is a rare adverse reaction. I am sharing my experience just in case anyone reading this has experienced something similar. Read more

This is an excellent mouth wash. I have gum issues and I see some improvement and less bleeding gums. Would recommend and no staining at all of blue as some have stated Read more

This has a good taste without being to powerful!good size for the price and feels like it works! Read more

Great mouth wash dentist recommend this product for me to help with my gum health. After having a tooth ache for a week i used this and the matching tooth paste and it went away. I love it Read more

I use this before brushing for a better clean, but it works wonderfully. Read more

I will purchase it again: soothing to my gums. My go to mouth rinse. Read more

Mouthwash works very well to stop. My bleeding gun is the only thing that I don’t like is that it leaves blue stuff on your tongue. Read more