
Is there a generic version of Closys?
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The CloSys is what helps prevent gum pockets although it won't go past 3mm deep as I've learned from sore experience. The regime is NOT a substitute for flossing despite what Dr. Zellie says, again as I've learned from sore experience. It may depend on how crowded together your teeth are or how often you visit a hygienist for them to do the work.Jack Jones wrote: I gave this a try for a few months, and tried continuing w/out the Closys because it's so damn expensive. I've found that I can't live w/out the Closys now.
Is there a generic version of Closys?
I would recommend that you ask your dentist.Jack Jones wrote: I gave this a try for a few months, and tried continuing w/out the Closys because it's so damn expensive. I've found that I can't live w/out the Closys now.
Is there a generic version of Closys?
Nah, those guys can't be trusted.Reub wrote:I would recommend that you ask your dentist.Jack Jones wrote: I gave this a try for a few months, and tried continuing w/out the Closys because it's so damn expensive. I've found that I can't live w/out the Closys now.
Is there a generic version of Closys?
It seems like there would be no benefit to using both, but I've definitely noticed a difference in breath quality after ceasing Closys use.pugchief wrote: As expected, Listerine and Crest Pro-Health demonstrated complete kill on all bacteria exposed within one minute. Breath Rx exhibited the weakest levels of bactericidal effects overall. CloSYS and chlorhexidine rinses proved identical 100% kills against the periodontal pathogens at five minutes; in some cases, CloSYS oral rinse achieved a higher kill at the one-minute mark over the chlorhexidine rinse.
Get yourself a good quality tongue scraper [I like the one made by Philips/Discus Dental, makers of BreathRx]. Rinse with Listerine, floss, brush your teeth, scrape your tongue, rinse out the toothpaste, and finish with a bit of diluted peroxide, making sure the peroxide gets to the back of your tongue. If your breath still smells, you probably have bigger issues like gum disease.Jack Jones wrote:It seems like there would be no benefit to using both, but I've definitely noticed a difference in breath quality after ceasing Closys use.pugchief wrote: As expected, Listerine and Crest Pro-Health demonstrated complete kill on all bacteria exposed within one minute. Breath Rx exhibited the weakest levels of bactericidal effects overall. CloSYS and chlorhexidine rinses proved identical 100% kills against the periodontal pathogens at five minutes; in some cases, CloSYS oral rinse achieved a higher kill at the one-minute mark over the chlorhexidine rinse.
Since I used to be a non-meat eater at one time, I'm very sensitive to noticing "dragon breath" in myself and others. I've observed that just doing the full routine with tongue scraping is not enough for complete knockout. A substantial reduction of about, 80%, yes. But for complete knockout you need to do this additional step: tilt your head back and deep throat gargle with the Listerine for a full 30 seconds after you're done doing the 1-min with your teeth. Please use water to dilute if necessary because Listerine can burn incredibly painfully. I get a proto-fainting feeling from the pain every time.Jack Jones wrote: It seems like there would be no benefit to using both, but I've definitely noticed a difference in breath quality after ceasing Closys use.
Can you provide a source for this? Current theory [at least in the dental world] is that volatile sulfur compounds on the back half of the top of the tongue cause the vast majority of halitosis.MachineGhost wrote:Since I used to be a non-meat eater at one time, I'm very sensitive to noticing "dragon breath" in myself and others. I've observed that just doing the full routine with tongue scraping is not enough for complete knockout. A substantial reduction of about, 80%, yes. But for complete knockout you need to do this additional step: tilt your head back and deep throat gargle with the Listerine for a full 30 seconds after you're done doing the 1-min with your teeth. Please use water to dilute if necessary because Listerine can burn incredibly painfully. I get a proto-fainting feeling from the pain every time.Jack Jones wrote: It seems like there would be no benefit to using both, but I've definitely noticed a difference in breath quality after ceasing Closys use.
It also helps if you eat the correect servings of alkalizing/detoxing vegetables. If you just eat an unbalanced meat heavy and carb-type meal and too close to bedtime, you're just gonna reek it up all night into your esophagus and throat. The body "digests" meat by letting it literally rot. So I don't think most people or dentists understand that "bad breath" is not just coming from bacteria in the mouth, it's coming from rotting fermentation and bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract. People with "dogshit breath" have poor diets to say the least.
Naw, its empirical and clinical not academic.pugchief wrote: Can you provide a source for this? Current theory [at least in the dental world] is that volatile sulfur compounds on the back half of the top of the tongue cause the vast majority of halitosis.