Chlorine Dioxide
Patient Counselling
Products:
No chlorine dioxide products for halitosis are currently available in Canada.
How does it work?
Administration
Side Effects
Who shouldn’t take it
No chlorine dioxide products for halitosis are currently available in Canada.
How does it work?
- Chlorine dioxide exhibits its effect by killing bacteria known to cause odours and binding amino acids which are known to contribute to bad breath.
Administration
- To be used with brushing, flossing and other oral care.
- To be used up to three times daily.
Side Effects
- Generally well tolerated.
Who shouldn’t take it
- Keep out of reach of children. Not recommended for children under 12 years old.