Alternatives to Corsodyl??

glowgirl_2

Corosdyl wrecked (stained badly) my teeth and didnt solve my gum problem what did work really well was Hydrogen Peroxide 3% used three times a day, it gently whitened my teeth and sorted my gum problem completley in about 3 weeks, my hygenist was very impressed and it only cost £1.25 a bottle:)

shandyclover

I tried the hydrogen pyroxide a few times, was quite alarming at first at the foaming at the mouth!:p Must get some more.

Toothpaste/mouthwash is a big issue in our house. DD2 has tooth enamel problems, so uses the A&H remineralisation one - not sure if it does anything but at least I feel I'm doing my bit. Hubby and DD3 allergic to SLS, so have to buy their toothpaste from the health food store, I couldn't find one anywhere else that didn't have both SLS and glycerin in. DD1, DD4 and myself all use Tesco or Aldi own brand as they don't contain glycerin, which I've read should be avoided if you want your teeth to remineralise. I've also just started adding a drop of tea tree oil on my toothbrush and toothpaste at night. Vile taste and sort of numbs your mouth temporarily but I've read gives good ant-bacterial protection all night.

brook2jack

Please check health food shop toothpaste has fluoride in it. Important if your daughter has hypomineralised teeth.

shandyclover

brook2jack wrote: »

Please check health food shop toothpaste has fluoride in it. Important if your daughter has hypomineralised teeth.

It's actually DD2 with the enamel problem. She uses Arm and Hammer Enamel Care, I get in Boots. It says contains 1,100 ppm F flouride. I'm not sure what it means but obviously does contain some flouride.

It's DD3 and hubby who appear to be somewhat allergic to SLS, which seems to be in almost every toothpaste, thats why I buy theirs from the health food store, though it never occured to me to check it contains flouride, you just assume they all do - thanks for the tip.

brook2jack

Kingfisher which is a well known health food shop brand has no fluoride in it.
If not sensodyne proenamel is sls free and does contain fluoride.

1000ppm is the concentration of fluoride and for adults 1000 to 1500 ppm is about right.

Dentists can prescribe very high concentration fluoride toothpastes if there are particular problems.

hethmar

My dentist told me to get the corsodyl gel, not the mouth wash when I had an infected gum. I used a tube of it, its clear and it doesnt have any taste as far as I can remember. Then I started using the paste every day. Have to say that my gum did used to bleed easily and when the hygenist cleaned my teeth but now the gums are looking great and healthy and there is no bleeding at all.

Dawni

Corsodyl is indeed a foul taste but it does the job very effectively. I had gum inflammation above one of my crowns that never seemed to go away no matter what I did. I floss and brush twice daily, sometimes brush more often, but to no avail. I was advised to use Corsodyl and within 3 days the inflammation had almost disappeared. After 5 days it had gone completely and all my gums looked healthier. I didn't notice any staining of my teeth, but my tongue had some brownish staining and felt rather numb.

I stopped the Corsodyl as the main reason for using it was to clear up the inflammation, plus I didn't want stained teeth, and now use Retardex which doesn't stain teeth or tongue but which keeps my mouth healthy. Something else I used regularly in the past was Gengigel - expensive, but pretty good. I had stopped using it because of its price and it was after I'd stopped that that the gum inflammation started. I think if I'd kept on with the Gengigel I'd have had no trouble, but once the inflammation took hold I started using the Gengigel again but to no avail; I needed the much stronger Corsodyl to get rid of it.

BTW, I used the new Corsodyl, the one that's alcohol-free. For some reason it was twice the price of the old one sitting beside it in Superdrug.

PS Please don't neglect your teeth or gums; I had to have a lot of dental work done several years ago because of not attending to problems promptly. It cost me a small fortune, though I'm very happy with the look and health of my mouth now. But if I'd paid more attention to such things as bleeding from my gums and discomfort I'd probably have saved myself a lot of money in the long run.

LCorkell

Even NHS treatments cost and contributed to why I didn't see a dentist for ten years. However if you live close to London there is a solution, Google Guy's and St. Thomas' Dental Hospital and you will find that they will see anyone for free provided you are not registered with an NHS dentist and have a valid NHS number. Yes the treatment is by students, yes they are heavily supervised and no I heard no screams when I was there. So far I have been four times had x-rays done, a filling, a seriously hard-core scrub and polish, a bridge put in and routine follow up appointments without paying a penny and have been very pleased with the work. If London is too far there may be other dental teaching hospitals in your area although they are bound to be in big cities.

Switched to Corsodyl toothpaste 'cos I can't stand mint which apparently is the only flavour available. No probs with staining of teeth or tongue unlike the addition of fluoride to the water in Fife which has robbed my teeth of their white apart from a few patches. Read the label and make your choice.

lizziem_2

LCorkell wrote: »

Even NHS treatments cost and contributed to why I didn't see a dentist for ten years. However if you live close to London there is a solution, Google Guy's and St. Thomas' Dental Hospital and you will find that they will see anyone for free provided you are not registered with an NHS dentist and have a valid NHS number. Yes the treatment is by students, yes they are heavily supervised and no I heard no screams when I was there. So far I have been four times had x-rays done, a filling, a seriously hard-core scrub and polish, a bridge put in and routine follow up appointments without paying a penny and have been very pleased with the work. If London is too far there may be other dental teaching hospitals in your area although they are bound to be in big cities.

Switched to Corsodyl toothpaste 'cos I can't stand mint which apparently is the only flavour available. No probs with staining of teeth or tongue unlike the addition of fluoride to the water in Fife which has robbed my teeth of their white apart from a few patches. Read the label and make your choice.

Thanks LCorkell, I will try Guys & St Thomas's. I recently went to the Eastmans Dental Hospital attached to UCL for a wisdom tooth extraction (they were recommended by my dentist) and it was OK but not great. So if I need anything else done I will try Guys.

brook2jack

Bear in mind going to a dental hospital is not a substitute for regular dental care. There are certain treatments/problems they will not treat and you have to be available for half day appointments only..For Guys read http://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/services/dental/student_treatment.aspx

Many dental hospitals will no longer take on patients for routine treatments and most that do operate waiting lists very few allow self referrals , most need you to be referred by a dentist and otherwise offer limited emergency treatment only..