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Sci Rep March 2020 PMID 32210245

Effects of Chlorhexidine mouthwash on the oral microbiome.

Raul Bescos, Ann Ashworth, Craig Cutler, Zoe L Brookes, Louise Belfield, Ana Rodiles, Patricia Casas-Agustench, Garry Farnham, Luke Liddle, Mia Burleigh, Desley White, Chris Easton, Mary Hickson

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Peak: 9 in Mar 2020
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What people are saying

Discussions reflect both support and caution, with posts like @ScottAdamsSays emphasizing the importance of a healthy microbiome and others urging caution based on the study's findings, showing moderate engagement and concern for oral and overall health implications. The tone varies from informational to cautious, highlighting the potential impact of the research on personal habits and healthcare practices.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the findings and suggest caution in using chlorhexidine, indicating general agreement with the concerns raised by the publication.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate interest, with posts referencing key findings and expressing curiosity about broader implications.

EngagementModerate engagement

Many posts engage with the topic through sharing opinions, emphasizing the potential health effects, and mentioning the need for further research.

ImpactModerate impact

The discourse suggests that this research could influence oral health practices and raise awareness about the possible systemic effects of mouthwash.

Abstract in brief

  • The study examined how a 7-day use of chlorhexidine (CHX) mouthwash affects the oral microbiome and saliva/blood markers in healthy people, finding that CHX caused significant changes in bacterial populations, making the saliva more acidic and altering certain chemical levels.
  • CHX increased certain bacteria like Firmicutes and Proteobacteria, while decreasing others such as Bacteroidetes and Fusobacteria, and it also lowered saliva pH, buffering capacity, and nitrite levels, which are important for oral and overall health.
  • These microbiome shifts were associated with increased saliva lactate and glucose, decreased blood and saliva nitrite, and a trend toward higher systolic blood pressure, implying that CHX mouthwash may have broader impacts beyond just oral bacteria.
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Louise Belfield
@_Doctor_B · X

Effects of Chlorhexidine mouthwash on the oral microbiome | Scientific Reports Our new paper out today - lots to still learn about effects of chlorhexidine. ⁦@RaulBescos⁩ https://t.co/444s0VEq2s

Mar 24, 2020 · 8 likes · 6 shares · 123 followers View post →
Scientific Reports
@SciReports · X

This article has studied the effects of chlorhexidine mouthwash on the oral #microbiome https://t.co/KgxMZWeFBc

Apr 8, 2020 · 6 likes · 124,507 followers View post →
Luke McIlvenna
@LukeMcIlvenna · X

Effects of Chlorhexidine mouthwash on the oral microbiome https://t.co/ARF6bGuOir Great work @RaulBescos @easto82 @LukeLiddle @miaburleigh8 Key message: be cautious with the use of Chlorhexidine mouthwash as it disrupts the oral microbiome + potential -ve effects on cv health

Mar 24, 2020 · 5 likes · 1,161 followers View post →
Scientific Reports
@SciReports · X

This article has studied the effects of chlorhexidine mouthwash on the oral #microbiome https://t.co/94aPZYrBRW

Apr 20, 2020 · 3 likes · 124,507 followers View post →
Greta Compton Dip DH RCSEd aka Gretsky
@Gretsky_Compton · X

Effects of Chlorhexidine mouthwash on the oral microbiome https://t.co/s3osOdzYrK

May 23, 2021 · 2 likes · 902 followers View post →
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François Booream
@BooraemFrancois · X

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Sep 2, 2021 · 718 followers View post →
Terri Haber
@TerriCHaber · X

Effects of chlorhexidine mouthwash on the oral microbiome - ScienceDirect https://t.co/9jrc1eQKvp

Aug 27, 2021 · 54 followers View post →
Greta Compton Dip DH RCSEd aka Gretsky
@Gretsky_Compton · X

Effects of Chlorhexidine mouthwash on the oral microbiome https://t.co/s3osOdzYrK

May 23, 2021 · 2 likes · 902 followers View post →
Greta Compton Dip DH RCSEd aka Gretsky
@Gretsky_Compton · X

Effects of Chlorhexidine mouthwash on the oral microbiome | Scientific Reports https://t.co/sRcTNZmGYu

Apr 11, 2021 · 902 followers View post →
François Booream
@BooraemFrancois · X

@ScottAdamsSays bad for mouth microbiome. remove all bugs, you leave the bad bugs to return without competition from good bugs. a healthy microbiome is important against the (and any respiratory) virus. https://t.co/E8ZbWkK0np https://t.co/IImp5bzUEu https://t.co/HL7y0q5qzm

Jan 23, 2021 · 1 like · 718 followers View post →
Scientific Reports
@SciReports · X

This article has studied the effects of chlorhexidine mouthwash on the oral #microbiome https://t.co/94aPZYrBRW

Apr 20, 2020 · 3 likes · 124,507 followers View post →
Scientific Reports
@SciReports · X

This article has studied the effects of chlorhexidine mouthwash on the oral #microbiome https://t.co/KgxMZWeFBc

Apr 8, 2020 · 6 likes · 124,507 followers View post →
Amy King (McSweeny)
@amy_mcsweeny · X

RT @_Doctor_B: Effects of Chlorhexidine mouthwash on the oral microbiome | Scientific Reports Our new paper out today - lots to still learn…

Mar 27, 2020 · 6 shares · 744 followers View post →
Dr. EFleming (she/her/hers)
@DrEFleming7 · X

Effects of Chlorhexidine mouthwash on the oral microbiome #oralhealth https://t.co/nnEM1urvs3

Mar 25, 2020 · 1,295 followers View post →
Helen Watson
@helen_watson · X

RT @_Doctor_B: Effects of Chlorhexidine mouthwash on the oral microbiome | Scientific Reports Our new paper out today - lots to still learn…

Mar 25, 2020 · 6 shares · 301 followers View post →
Clare McNally
@Doc_Mac19 · X

RT @_Doctor_B: Effects of Chlorhexidine mouthwash on the oral microbiome | Scientific Reports Our new paper out today - lots to still learn…

Mar 25, 2020 · 6 shares · 1,288 followers View post →
Peninsula Dental School
@PlymUniDental · X

RT @_Doctor_B: Effects of Chlorhexidine mouthwash on the oral microbiome | Scientific Reports Our new paper out today - lots to still learn…

Mar 24, 2020 · 6 shares · 567 followers View post →
Daniel Zahra
@Dr_DanielZ · X

RT @_Doctor_B: Effects of Chlorhexidine mouthwash on the oral microbiome | Scientific Reports Our new paper out today - lots to still learn…

Mar 24, 2020 · 6 shares · 395 followers View post →
Luke McIlvenna
@LukeMcIlvenna · X

Effects of Chlorhexidine mouthwash on the oral microbiome https://t.co/ARF6bGuOir Great work @RaulBescos @easto82 @LukeLiddle @miaburleigh8 Key message: be cautious with the use of Chlorhexidine mouthwash as it disrupts the oral microbiome + potential -ve effects on cv health

Mar 24, 2020 · 5 likes · 1,161 followers View post →
Raul Bescos Garcia
@RaulBescos · X

RT @_Doctor_B: Effects of Chlorhexidine mouthwash on the oral microbiome | Scientific Reports Our new paper out today - lots to still learn…

Mar 24, 2020 · 6 shares · 419 followers View post →
Louise Belfield
@_Doctor_B · X

Effects of Chlorhexidine mouthwash on the oral microbiome | Scientific Reports Our new paper out today - lots to still learn about effects of chlorhexidine. ⁦@RaulBescos⁩ https://t.co/444s0VEq2s

Mar 24, 2020 · 8 likes · 6 shares · 123 followers View post →