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Palliative cancer care - oral problems - Management
What are the adverse effects of chlorhexidine?
- Chlorhexidine can stain teeth brown when used regularly.
- The stain is not usually permanent and can be reduced by avoiding drinks that contain tannin (e.g. tea, coffee, or red wine) and by brushing teeth before use.
- If usual tooth brushing does not remove the discolouration, it can be easily removed by a dentist or dental hygienist.
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