TheraBreath Dentist Formulated PerioTherapy HEALTHY GUMS Oral Rinse, 16.9 Ounce (Pack of 2)

If you are looking for minty-fresh or fizzy, this isn't what you seek, but if you want to take a good shot at fixing your troubled gums yourself, this is worth it.I had one area of my mouth where gum loss was apparent - the gum had receded upwards leaving an evident "hole" next to the top of the tooth where gum should be. Trying different things, I'd coax it back down, but it would recede again. The two teeth in the area were getting wiggly too. Recently a swelling had appeared high over the tooth, initially not painful, but getting tender-er as it grew. I also developed something like a scab on the gum touching the tooth, perhaps gum disease, perhaps a small injury as the result of me doing too much brushing and disturbing the area further.I had been trying different things as a fix (a spinning Oral-B plaque-remover, a Sonicare brush, swishing w/ hydrogen peroxide, applying Neosporin to the spot before bed, not recommended since it's not for oral use but I was getting desperate). Nothing worked long term. I ordered the kit containing this mouthwash, a tube of the gel cleaner, trays, and floss.THIS was what I needed- something that worked AND encouraged regular use. Unlike my home-grown attempts, I used the kit with regularity and confidence. I have used only the mouthwash and toothgel and floss, and have not yet used the trays. (Not much floss was provided, so I have used regular floss too.)Within a week and a half I could see a difference. My gum is back in place (no hole) and the swelling above is going down. The teeth in the vicinity are more firmly rooted. My mouth stays clean-feeling long after brushing and swishing. It's not "minty fresh" but there's an obvious lack of scuzz on the teeth for a long period of time, longer than with regular toothpaste and mouthwash, even after eating. I swish with the mouthwash anytime I think of it. The toothgel also has done a fine job of getting off some old tartar on the back of my bottom front teeth (a problem spot for me since childhood) that nothing else would remove, even the high tech brushes. Perhaps the combination of the brushes with this gel is a winner.Like other users, during the transition, I developed a funky taste in my mouth that made even plain water taste icky, but that seems to have passed, lasting only maybe 4-5 days.Another reviewer complained about this product tasting like dishwater and having no fizz- apparently expecting it would be like hydrogen peroxide, maybe because of the "perio" part of the name. It is not hydrogen peroxide and makes no claims of fizz. It is a little boring tasting. But you know what? Minty fresh paste and fizzy stuff wasn't fixing my gums like this stuff is. I'm enough of a grown-up to pass by the pleasure of taste and the gratification of fizz for something that actually works. If you need the strong mint taste, then brush once a day with the old stuff and be happy, or chew some Xylitol mint gum, but make this your mainstay.My routine now is to swish with hydrogen peroxide, brush with PerioTherapy gel, rinse with PerioTherapy mouthwash. I do this three times daily and floss once or twice. Six or eight minutes a day is not a lot of hassle for healthy teeth and gums.Today I'm re-ordering the mouthwash and if there's changes in the effectiveness in the future, I will gladly come back and edit this review, but for now I'm very satisfied. If you have gum issues and want to try to fix them without chancing a dental visit that could lead to more than you are ready to do, by all means give the kit a fair trial. Once you've done that and established that it works for you, you can re-order the components as needed to maintain the results.[Ingredients: Purified water, PeriO2 (proprietary stabilized Oxychlor compounds), Zinc gluconate, sodium bicarbonate, tea tree oil, essential oil of spearmint, citric acid, sodium benzoate, PEG 40, hydrogenated castor oil.]Addendum, Dec 2011: I still think this is a good product but in the interest of honesty I have to add more information. Instead of being chicken, I should have gone to a dentist and gotten a real diagnosis. Self-treatment without professional diagnosis can be dangerous. It turns out I have somewhat advanced gum disease. The use of the product did not cause it, and may have slowed it, or maybe even covered it up for a while. I had no clue what was wrong until a slightly wiggly tooth got more wiggly and made me get to a dentist, who has sent me on to a periodontist for a series of stuff that will include cleanings and extractions. The puffy lump over the tooth was infection moving into the gum, and over time it has destroyed some bone so the tooth has nothing to cling to now. I was probably too far along for any product to save me.I've learned that a lot of things can factor into gum disease, and poor oral hygiene is not always the cause. I have darn near flawless teeth and brushed and flossed and gargled more than most people so it blew me away to get this. My dentist has said of mouth care "It will become your new religion" and indeed it has because once you have gum disease it lurks and tries to come back. I will be getting professional cleanings 3-4 times a year. Every night in front of TV I am flossing, using tiny in-between brushes, rubber picks. Every morning I get up and water pic. I swish with Plax and brush after every meal or snack and usually water pic too. I am consuming lots of Xylitol (gum and mints and in toothpaste) and using Biotene PBF formula. The layman's explanation is that Xylitol is a sugar the bacteria in your mouth will consume, but they can't digest it so theoretically it starves them. Biotene PBF and Plax both focus on getting rid of plaque or "bio film" and we are going to hear more about this in time to come. Nutshell version is that there is a difference between free-floating bacteria and bacteria that has settled down in a single spot and become bio film or plaque. Bio film happens in your mouth when the bacteria is setting up housekeeping on a solid surface, like a tooth. Once that happens the bacteria gets sophisticated and begins to work together, and actually communicate, changing how it behaves and making it more destructive. The scientists call it "quorum sensing" and it's a little scary such small idiot creepies can do this anywhere, let alone in your mouth. Oh- and you can give gum disease to your spouse, or get it from them too.I have been on the other side of the fence where you say "For Pete's sake, how much time do you want to spend on this?" My answer is "Whatever it takes so I get to keep my teeth."So yes, I believe this is a good product, but be sure not to substitute it for getting real cleanings and getting the input of a professional.

I have used natural products like Tom's of Maine and others for oral care for years. They work for a while, but in the long run did not help improve my oral care. I have had sensitivity and some gum soreness and had been looking for something new. I ordered this PerioTherapy Rinse along with the Gum Therapy toothpaste. I have taken CoQ10 vitamin supplements and was pleased to see that both products include CoQ10 along with the natural healing of Tea Tree Oil, Aloe Vera and Zinc for anti-microbial help. I am impressed with the formula foundation to not only take better care of your teeth, but heal your gums as well. I have been using this for a week now and felt the difference in two days. I have not experienced the taste problems that others have had. It is not a strong tasting product, it provides a mild pleasant clean taste for me. It really does soothe the gums and I have noticed that the clean feeling lasts longer than other rinses and mouthwashes I have tried. Because of the focus on eliminating bad bacteria and promoting good, I have also noticed that during the day between AM & PM rinses, there is no "funky" aftertaste that other toothpastes and rinses leave after they wear off. I have had no sensitivity or soreness. I really like this product, it may take some a while to get used to the lack of sweeteners or flavor enhancers. I do recommend this rinse highly as it is not just for health teeth, but healthy gums which benefits your whole body. I saw Dr. Katz on Modern Marvels on the history channel and he is a dentist with a degree in bacteriology. I think his approach is much more healthy one. I love his products and will continue to use them. It should be interesting to see how the next checkup goes.

I brought this mouthwash about 4 months ago after going to my dentist and getting a bad report about my gums and had to even get a gum treatment on the spot ..I was mad at myself for not doing a better job with flossing and taking better care of my gums. .So I immediately came home and did my research on having healthy gums. .I tried a few other product and saw no results so I searched again and I found this mouthwash and the toothpaste that accompany it .. The review were pretty good but it was clear from the product label that it works great as a pair so I brought both and in purchasing this I also brought the organic oregano oil from amazon because I researched and saw that it has a lot of healing properties and one of them is its great to brush with to healed gums and receding gum also . so I put 3 drops on my toothbrush everytime I brush .. I used those 3 products and flossed 2 a day and took the periobalnce lozenges for healthy gums everynite after brushing i have taking them for the past 4 months also.. And low and behold when I went to see my hygienist today 9/30/14 she was like wow what have u been using your mouth looks fabulous your gums are pink pink pink.. and your mouth looks better than mines what's your secret because 4 months ago we treated your mouth with antibiotic because your gums was in bad shape ..I then told her about the products I was using and she said continue to use them because I can say your mouth looks like a totally different mouth from 4 months ago what a transformation .She then ask me where I got the products from and there names and said she will start using them herself and recommend it to others who comes in her chair that have my past issues.. I feel super great and so does my mouth..

Effective.. It is too good for gingivitis patient.. It shows its effect overnight.. I used it with ayuvedic powder