Journal of Dental Medicine

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE AR-SA Chlorehexidine is a potent antibacterial  that can eliminate aerobic, anaerobic, yeasts and fungi in 0.12 concentration. It is used to sterile the instruments that cannot resist high temperatures . It is also added to toothpastes and mouthwashes. Currently,  it is used in order to prevent dental caries and periodontal diseases in disabled or retarded patients or patients receiving head and neck  chemotherapy. On the other hand, limitations such as teeth staining, mucosa irritation and taste change of some foods. In fact, Future investigations will clarify its advantageous and disadvantages. As a conclusion, chlorehexidine is approved globally and is administered increasingly.