Q: Are there oral rinses for gum disease that do not stain the teeth?
A: Chlorhexadine antibacterial rinse is very effective for gum disease. It does stain some people’s teeth, but not all. Smokers and heavy coffee and tea drinkers have a greater tendency to stain. It is available by prescription only. We have some patients on it long-term. Each case is different. There are many other rinses on the market that don’t stain. We have no preference.
