Ok to use Corsodyl whilst wearing fixed braces?

baby_frogmella

Hi
I had fixed braces (both lower & upper arch) put in by my orthodontist a few days ago but after she did a lot of prodding about I think I've got some sort of infection on my tongue which is quite painful...obviously having fizzy drinks last night didn't help! Anyway I'll try to see a gp ASAP (currently at parents) but in the meantime can I use Corsodyl to control/treat the infection? I'm just concerned Corsodyl could severely stain the braces which have tooth coloured brackets.

pandora205

I was recommended to use Corsodyl when I had fixed braces (though I did use cheaper mouthwash too).
With regard to your tongue, are you using wax on the braces? It's fiddly but generally stops the chaffing that you get at first. I'd also watch stuff like fizzy drinks. It's difficult enough to clean teeth with braces without having lots of sweet stuff.
I'm sure the dentists on here will be along to give their professional opinions soon.

Toothsmith

For a problem in your mouth, go and see your dentist rather than the Dr.

Just because something is hurting, doesn't mean it's 'infected'. Corsodyl does have it's place in treating certain things, but no-one on an internet foum can say whether it's the right thing to use here.

If it is the right thing to use, then it will be OK to use it with braces, and any resulting staining can be polished off later.

If the tongue is just traumatized and sore from rubbing against the new brace, then the cocktail of chemicals within the Corsodyl is just as likely to irritate it and make things sorer (like the fizzy drinks did).

You need to let a dentist see it, make a proper diagnosis, and advise accordingly.

baby_frogmella

Thanks fellas, will try to find a dentist here in Lancs today. No idea if there's wax on the braces but luckily there's not too much discomfort.

My orthodentist as well as showing me how to thoroughly clean the braces after mealtimes recommended I use retardex oral rinse twice daily. The mouthwash definitely seems to make mouth feel cleaner but it costs an eye watering £8 per bottle. I've heard theres an alternative Colgate mouthwash available on NHS prescription ( so free for me being in Scotland) which is quite good. Anyone know what the Colgate mouthwash is called and whether it would be as good as retardex?

welshdent

I know in wales I cant prescribe any mouthwash unless it is for treatment reasons not preventive. Even then the only "mouthwash" I can prescribe is non branded chlorhexidine (like corsodyl) or undiluted peroxide mouthwash.

baby_frogmella

It think its Colgate Fluorigard mouthwash which my GP can prescribe under the NHS - she has prescribed Corsodyl to me previously. Anyone know how effective Fluorigard is?

welshdent

If they ARE prescribing it they shouldnt be to be honest. First and foremost they shouldnt be prescribing something they are not trained to prescribe. Secondly fluoride mouthwash is not corsodyl. They serve totally different roles. Fluoride mouthwash is, in my opinion for someone with high levels of decay and risk. WADR, the fact someone has agreed to put you in fixed appliances probably puts you low down on that list so I dont think you should be able to qualify for it on the NHS anyway. It is easily available if you really want to use it. Pop in to any main pharmacy or supermarket and flouride mouthwashes are available easily enough. That said, you should see a dentist if you have problems/concerns.

welshdent

incidentally one quick google shopping search flags retardex up for a lot less than £8 ;-)

baby_frogmella

If fluorigard is just a fluoride mouthwash then i'll stick with retardex along with a rigorous brushing/flossing routine. The cheapest 500ml bottle of retardex online is around £7 online (incl delivery) however my local pharmacy is selling it for just under £8 so i prefer getting it locally - getting it online would probably mean long trips to the nearest Royal mail delivery office as i'm away often and 500ml bottle cannot be posted through letterbox

baby_frogmella

well well welll just come back from the local dentist and he prescribed Corsodyl as i've got an ulcer on the tongue. He also got rid of the excess cement on the insides of the lower molar bands which he thinks was causing the irritation. Was charged £60 when my regular scottish dentist could have done it for free
(he emailed me earlier this morning saying he could see me anytime today but its not exactly a short drive from Lancashire to Inverness!!!)