Follow
the Steps Outlined below Each Morning and Evening… After Breakfast and
Before Bedtime.
1.
Brush
and floss as I have directed.
2.
Measure
out ˝ ounce of PerioGard or Peridex by filing the bottle cap to the fill-line
marked inside.
3.
Swish
vigorously in your mouth for 30 seconds. Be sure the PerioGard or Peridex
reaches all areas around and between teeth.
After 30 seconds, spit PerioGard or Peridex out.
4.
DO NOT
rinse with water immediately after your PerioGard or Peridex treatment.
BE
SURE TO FILL YOUR PerioGard or Peridex PRESCRIPTIONS AND COMPLETE THE ENTIRE
THERAPY.
Aftertaste?
PerioGard
or Peridex Oral Rinse has a fresh minty taste, but some patients notice a
slight aftertaste when using it. The
aftertaste is due to the fact that PerioGard or Peridex is medicine, not just
a mouthwash. To minimize this
effect, do not rinse with water immediately after using PerioGard or Peridex,
as this will remove flavoring that masks the aftertaste.
A
Change in Taste?
For
some patients, certain foods may taste different while undergoing the
PerioGard or Peridex treatment program if, however, you notice a change in the
taste of some foods, do not be concerned, as this is a temporary effect
lasting only for the duration of therapy.
Using PerioGard or Peridex after breakfast and before bedtime minimizes
this effect.
Oral
Surface Staining?
PerioGard
or Peridex will accelerate the natural rate of staining of plaque and tooth
surfaces between office visits, and may also produce tarter build-up.
Stains and tarter build-up can be removed during your next office visit
for cleaning and polishing. In
the meantime, pa extra attention to brushing and flossing in any areas that
begin to show discoloration. Brush
with Crest Tarter Control Formula to reduce tarter build-up and staining.
Reducing
Harmful Bacteria
Because
killing is an essential part of keeping your gums healthy, for maximum
benefit, keep using PerioGard or Peridex for the full course of therapy I have
prescribed.