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==Formulations==

==Formulations==

Some products are available on the market that do contain chlorhexidine but they are either at too low a concentration for the chlorhexidine to be effective, or are in a formulation where the chlorhexidine is not released or is inactivated.  

Some products available on the market do contain chlorhexidine but they are either at too low a concentration for the chlorhexidine to be effective, or are in a formulation where the chlorhexidine is not released or is inactivated.  

Another mouth wash or gel available containing zinc, ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and taurine may also be of benefit. Zinc is antibacterial and important for a healthy epithelium. Vitamin C is important for the production of collagen, which is the main structural protein in gingival tissue. The taurine chelates volatile sulphur compounds produced by oral pathogens, which has an obvious effect of reducing halitosis and may reduce the damage to oral tissues that can be caused by these volatile sulphur compounds. The gel is tasteless and alcohol-free. It has also found a use as a plaque retardant in cats that will tolerate no other forms of home-care.  

Another mouth wash or gel available containing zinc, ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and taurine may also be of benefit. Zinc is antibacterial and important for a healthy epithelium. Vitamin C is important for the production of collagen, which is the main structural protein in gingival tissue. The taurine chelates volatile sulphur compounds produced by oral pathogens, which has the obvious effect of reducing halitosis and may reduce the damage to oral tissues that can be caused by these volatile sulphur compounds. The gel is tasteless and alcohol-free. It has also found a use as a plaque retardant in cats that will tolerate no other forms of home-care.  

A range of other chemical products are available that are recommended either as a food additive, water additive, or to apply directly to the pets mouth. Unfortunately there are few, if any, scientific studies to show that these products are effective in reducing [[gingivitis]] and the onset of [[periodontitis]]. Many of these products can be expensive with little or no benefit. Always ask about what clinical data is available to show that the product works before using it.  

A range of other chemical products are available that are recommended either as a food additive, water additive, or to apply directly to the pets mouth. Unfortunately there are few, if any, scientific studies to show that these products are effective in reducing [[gingivitis]] and the onset of [[periodontitis]]. Many of these products can be expensive with little or no benefit. Always ask about what clinical data is available to show that the product works before using it.