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Which of the following are used in mouthwashes

  • Anaesthetics
  • Fluoride
  • Oxygenating agents and phenols
  • All those listed (correct)

Which of the following is not a component of mouthwashes

  • Astringent
  • Buffering agent
  • Binding agent (correct)
  • Anodynes

Chlorhexidine is only effective against gram+ bacteria

  • True
  • False (correct)
  • -
  • -

Which of the following mouthwashes contain a mild local anaesthetic

<p>Eludril (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Listerine is an example of a phenol based mouthwash

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Bactericidal is defined as slowing the rate of bacteria growth

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Bacteriostatic is defined as slowing the rate of bacteria growth

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The concentration of chlorhexidine gluconate in original Corsodyl mouthwash is

<p>0.2% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

All patients should be advised to use a mouthwash

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which the following is not a side effect of overuse of chlorhexidine?

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Bactericidal

A substance that kills bacteria.

Bacteriostatic

A substance that slows down the growth rate of bacteria.

Listerine

An example of a phenol-based mouthwash.

Eludril

Mouthwash containing a mild local anaesthetic.

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Corsodyl concentration

The concentration of chlorhexidine gluconate in original Corsodyl mouthwash.

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Mouthwash for all?

Mouthwash is not for everyone!

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Chlorhexidine overuse side effects

Discoloration/staining of teeth, altered taste.

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