The only absolute contraindication to CHG mouthrinse use is hypersensitivity to CHG or to any components found in the product formulation.

Following are strategies for supporting oral health and ensuring positive dental experiences in this patient population.

What do you recommend to patients who want to maintain their oral health but abstain from fluoride?

A variety of mouthrinse ingredients are effective against caries-causing bacteria.

The use of 1% chlorhexidine in 1% thymol varnish may help elderly patients with poor oral hygiene decrease their risk of decay.

What amount and what length of regimen are too much?

The addition of a mouthrinse as an adjunct tool can provide myriad benefits.

Managing teething pain, preventing caries, and educating parents/caregivers are key facets of oral health care when treating young patients.

Creating an individualized treatment plan can help to minimize the adverse oral health effects of cancer treatment.

Oral health professionals are well-positioned to make individualized clinical recommendations regarding diet, oral self-care, and product selection in order to encourage remineralization.