Bacterial plaque is the main cause for oral diseases such as cavities, gums inflammation and infection, bad breath, etc.
Adequate oral hygiene is basic to keep a good oral health, however, sometimes it is necessary the use of specific substances to help control those harmful bacteria in our mouth in order to prevent the development of oral diseases.
Odontoseptic is a mouthwash whose main ingredient is the chlorhexidine. This substance is an effective antiseptic of broad-spectrum against microorganisms gram positive, gram negative, yeast and fungus, not being susceptible the acid-resistant bacillus, spores and virus.
Due to its chemical characteristics it has a great capacity to adhere to the cellular wall of the microorganisms, as well as to some saliva components and to the dental enamel, with long-term release, thus making the drug even more effective. Its time of action is of 12 hours.
Odontoseptic has chlorhexidine at 0,12%, concentration of election as anti-plaque agent and anti-gingivitis associated to plaque.
The second active compound of Odontoseptic is xylitol.
Xylitol is a natural origin sugar that eliminates or inactivates the bacteria producing cavities and at the same time controls the oral acidity and teeth recovers lost minerals.