The current COVID-19 pandemic has made us realize importance of  health and personal hygiene. COVID-19 is an infectious corona virus disease. It can cause mild symptoms like fever, cough, sore throat, loss of taste or smell as well as severe pneumonia. It spreads from one person to another through saliva droplets or nasal discharges when an infected person sneezes, coughs or speaks.

Poor oral hygiene also increases the risk of COVID-19. Therefore, it is necessary to minimize the viral load in the saliva and maintain good oral hygiene during COVID 19 pandemic by following preventive measures such as rinsing with an antimicrobial mouth rinse.

 Chlorine Dioxide Mouth Rinse

Chlorine dioxide is an antimicrobial used in oral health to maintain good oral hygiene, prevent gum disease, bad breath and post-surgery. It is effective against bacteria, virus and fungi. Chlorine dioxide is used for water purification and disinfectant.  Research reports has proven that chlorine dioxide kills SARS-COV-2, a base virus of COVID-19 and other viruses like human influenza virus, measles, human herpes virus and human adenovirus. Therefore, regular rinsing with chlorine dioxide mouth rinse may help to reduce the viral load in saliva and prevent spread of disease.

Antiviral Action of Chlorine Dioxide:

Chlorine dioxide is an antiviral and oxidising agent. Corona virus is an enveloped virus. They have spike proteins on their surface. These spikes have host binding sites. When chlorine dioxide comes in contact with the virus it denatures the spike proteins (tyrosine, tryptophan, cysteine), deactivating the receptor binding and oxidises genetic material of the virus. Chlorine dioxide kills virus through the process of selective oxidation.

Efficacy of Chlorine Dioxide:

Research studies has shown that ClO₂ has virucidal properties in vitro, including against corona viruses, with a 0.004% (wt/vol %) solution of ClO₂ effectively inactivating 100% of SARS-CoV in wastewater after exposure for 5 minutes, and inactivating 94.4% of the virus after exposure of 1 minute. Rinsing with chlorine dioxide mouthrinse  reduces viral load in saliva and aersols and may prevent transmission of corona virus disease. Unlike other mouthwashes , chlorine dioxide does not stain the teeth , does not  alter taste, and safe for long term use. Chlorine dioxide in is an ideal, safe and effective mouthwash during COVID 19.

Benefits of Chlorine Dioxide Mouth Rinse:

1. Reduces viral transmission via airborne spread: Corona virus disease spreads from one person to another through saliva droplets or nasal discharges. Rinsing with chlorine dioxide mouthwash may reduce viral transmission via airborne spread.

2. Reduces surface contamination: corona virus can survive up to three days on plastic and stainless steel surfaces, and up to four hours on copper surfaces. Rinsing with chlorine dioxide could reduce surface contamination from infected patients who cough, breathe, or otherwise transmit oral fluids.

3. Reduces transmission from the mouth to other internal systems: COVID-19 has a deleterious effect on the respiratory system. Rinsing with chlorine dioxide reduces the microbial load of patients who may be infected with COVID-19 and other dental bacterial infections. Mouth rinsing minimizes the risk of transfer of microbes from the oral cavity to the internal systems.

4. Prophylactic mouth rinse: Healthcare professionals treating COVID-19 patients are at higher risk of infection. Use of mouth rinse reduces viral load in saliva and may prevent further spreading among individuals and health care professionals.

5. Antimicrobial mouth rinses: Povidone iodine, hydrogen peroxide, and chlorhexidine mouth rinses are also used to maintain good oral hygiene and prevent spread of COVID- 19 but chlorine dioxide is the safest mouth rinse for long term use as compared to other mouth rinses.

Dr.Kamala D.N.
Medical Advisor (Oral Care)
Group Pharmaceuticals Limited
Bangalore-560055 Ph: 080 2337 6766
Mob:9743412910

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The revolutionary and unconventional dental hygiene brand DENTTABS has introduced its unique products to Indian market, thereby paving way for the much needed sustainable brushing practices in India. Founded in Berlin, Germany, DENTTABS Toothpaste Tablets are the sustainable alternative to the conventional toothpaste as the brand offers its products in the form of toothpaste tablets composed of 100% natural ingredients, Vegan, free from plastic, artificial stabilizers or any other form of preservatives.

Unlike the regular toothpastes, DENTTABS Toothpaste Tablets do not require any deleterious stabilizers and additives due to its solid tablet form that has no water in its composition. The distinctive fluoride properties of DENTTABS Toothpaste Tablets also help to prevent decay and revitalize the aching tooth necks. Owing to such natural, ecological and resource-frugal practices, the brand also takes pride in its BDIH-COSMOS certification. DENTTABS Toothpaste Tablets are not merely an organic way to maintain oral hygiene, but also functions as a tool to protect the environment as its packaging material is based on cornstarch laminated with paper, designed for industrial compost. So, using DENTTABS does not only protect your teeth but also protects your planet!

Pragya Kapoor, a phenomenal producer, a loving mother of two and an avid conservationist with colossal zeal for sustainability and eco-friendly practices has been appointed as the face of DENTTABS brand in India. Pragya’s personal values strongly resonate with what the brand stands for, she is immensely delighted to represent it in the Indian market. “DENTTABs reinvented the idea of dental care for me” says Pragya Kapoor.

With just three simple steps, Bite-Chew, Brush-Polish and Rinse-Done, Toothpaste Tablets leave your teeth with a natural glow, smoothness and a refreshing feeling to start your day happy, healthy and enjoy the long lasting freshness through the day! The product portfolio offers customers the option of using the tablets with or without fluoride depending on their preferences. The brand also offers Bamboo toothbrushes whose soft and supple Nylon 6 bristles make it possible to tenderly clean the inter-tooth spaces whilst polishing the enamel. The brand sells its products online through its own webshop and also in select sustainable e-com market places, zero waste shops in select cities in India.

Established in 2009 by Axel Kaiser, a board member of the German Federal Association for Green Economy, DENTTABS is fully natural and sustainable dental hygiene brand that has transfigured a novel form of ecological brushing. Available in over 40 countries globally.

With its credible BDIH-COSMOS award as well as ecological production and packaging processes, the brand is not only safeguarding the the teeth and enabling high oral hygiene standard, but also safeguarding natural resources such as water and petroleum which are not utilised in its manufacturing.

Moreover, the compostable packaging as well less the significantly lower CO2 footprint also ensures further environmental protection.All these phenomenal and extraordinary properties make DENTTABS the perfect product for innovative, funky and eco-friendly individuals who want to keep up with the ground-breaking trends.

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