Zinc + Chlorhexidine

Peace · Post by **Peace** » Tue Aug 07, 2012 12:13 am

I came across a couple of publications on PubMed where a mixture of the 2 was tried and gave remarkable results on VSC reduction. For some unknown reason Zn and chlorhexidine have a synergistic effect. In these studies subjects used 1min gargling morning and evening for 14 days. I have tried for 1 week only in morning and have to say BIG difference.

I chew on a 50 mg Zn tablet and then gargle with 10 ml Corsodyl.

halitosisux · Post by **halitosisux** » Tue Aug 07, 2012 8:45 am

What type of zinc tablet are u taking?
There was a time when I used to chew zinc gluconate tablets - one tablet would completely alter the smell that appeared on my tongue for the next 24 hours and reduced my BB by a huge factor.

I think not only did it have immediate effect on the odours present, but zinc also does something to the bacteria in the mouth and prevents them from producing VSCs. This effect lasts for the life of each bacteria. As the bacteria reproduce they are no longer affected and the effect gradually wears off, until you take the zinc again.

I don't think I ever combined it with any other method. This is really something worth trying though, because doing this leaves a horrible taste and maybe the chlorhexidine can prevent or get rid of that.

Peace · Post by **Peace** » Tue Aug 07, 2012 2:14 pm

Zn from Spring Valley (walmart) tastes the best from what I have tried.

Here are the abstracts

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22573244

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17913002

Peace · Post by **Peace** » Tue Aug 07, 2012 4:08 pm

And if you try this, remember that you should not use toothpastes with detergent like SLS, it inactivates chlorheximide; I use Biotene.

Peace · Post by **Peace** » Tue Aug 07, 2012 4:10 pm

er, chlorhexidine.

MissPretty · Post by **MissPretty** » Wed Aug 08, 2012 9:05 am

Googling Minamint mouthwashes. It will apparently contain both zinc and chlorhexdine. Someone who has tried? It looks interesting.

badbrath · Post by **badbrath** » Wed Aug 08, 2012 10:38 am

i think the best form of zinc is zinc oxide! try to google that..

ruch · Post by **ruch** » Sat Dec 15, 2012 5:55 am

anyone ever tried this mouthwash?
http://cb12.ie/

ruch · Post by **ruch** » Sat Dec 15, 2012 6:02 am

nevermind.. people have tried it:
viewtopic.php?t=1128

ruch · Post by **ruch** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 11:50 am

the past 2 or so days, my bb has improved (i think). i tried swishing with smart mouth (which has zinc) and then immediately after, i swished with chlorhexidine. it did seem to help. not sure if it was just a good day. will keep you posted.