Corsodyl: Above and Beyond for Gums

Icon of tooth showing how Corsodyl is helping to tackle gum disease.

Working together to tackle gum disease

Prevalence of gum disease remains high, with over 80% of adults showing signs of gum disease.¹ In spite of the efforts of all dental professionals to tackle the condition, for many reasons, patients often struggle to adopt and maintain consistent oral hygiene and cleaning habits.

As global healthcare systems move to a model of prevention for dentistry rather than treatment, and as scientific advances highlight the links between gum health and other conditions, we know that together we can make a difference.

Our mission is to partner with you to stop the devastating progression of gum disease by improving patients’ awareness of gum health, encouraging good oral hygiene habits and driving their motivation to act.

We need to help patients to recognise that one foundation of a healthy smile is healthy gums. And that the key to healthy gums lies in their hands with their daily tooth brushing efforts. Read on to learn more

Corsodyl and parodontax: Our global commitment to you and your patients

As a global brand we are committed to:

Supporting your work in driving awareness of the signs of gum disease and the need to act through consumer advertising activities as well as driving digital content to support patients
Using research to gain insights into patient behaviours to identify how this can be positively influenced – and sharing these insights with you
Creating products which work alongside your oral health advice to enhance the mechanical clean and drive improved plaque removal, improving patients’ gum health outcomes
Driving the debate within dentistry and working with you and your colleagues to share best practice, tips and advice

We feel that together we have the opportunity to make a significant change to global periodontal health.

We are developing a series of insights to help you recognise where the challenges lie. These small steps together will add up to one big change.

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Together we can enhance your patient’s clean

A man brushing his teeth with a daily fluoride toothpaste such as corsodyl.

Helping you enhance the mechanical clean

Corsodyl is committed to the prevention of gum disease. Our scientifically proven ingredients and formulations, build on the foundations of good mechanical cleaning, helping enhance physical plaque removal or complement it to help manage plaque regrowth.

Find out more about our range of products to help prevent gum problems, including daily fluoride toothpaste and intensive mouthwash treatments.

Supporting you to help patients on a journey to improved gum health

Whilst mechanical plaque control is the key to the prevention of gum disease, we understand that for some patients the motivation to act and sustaining that motivation can be a challenge. And for you, as dental professionals, this may feel like an uphill struggle.

We would like to partner with you to support a change in patient behaviour to increase the chance of starting good habits and harness the power of daily oral hygiene between dental appointments.

Explore the resources in the condition section of this site to find out more about how you can support patients to make a daily change in behaviour for long term prevention.

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Driving awareness amongst patients

As a global brand, Corsodyl is committed to raising patient awareness of gum disease and the need to recognise the signs and act to prevent progression.

As part of this commitment, we seek to understand more about why the signs of gum disease may be ignored and to uncover the best way to drive change.

Our brand activities, including advertising, education, promotions and partnerships embody our mission that good periodontal health is something everyone should enjoy.

Investment in partnerships to drive condition understanding

As Haleon, we are proud to invest in partnerships to progress how gum disease is treated and understood. We are committed to working with key dental organisations including the EFP, FDI, BSP and IADR.

Corsodyl Intensive Treatment Product Information

Corsodyl Mint Mouthwash, Corsodyl Original Mouthwash, Corsodyl 0.2% Mouthwash, Corsodyl 1% w/w Dental Gel

Full information can be found in the Summary of Product Characteristics.

Presentation: Mouthwashes: colourless solution containing 0.2% chlorhexidine digluconate. Dental Gel: 1% chlorhexidine digluconate. Indications: Plaque inhibition; gingivitis; maintenance of oral hygiene; post periodontal surgery or treatment; aphthous ulceration; oral candida. Dental Gel: In addition, to aid fluoride in caries prevention in high-risk patients. Dosage & Administration: Adults and children 12 years and over. Children under 12 on healthcare professional advice only: Mouthwashes: 10 ml rinse for 1 minute twice daily or presurgery. For dental stomatitis soak clean dentures for 15 minutes twice daily. Dental Gel: Brush teeth with 1 inch gel for 1 minute, once or twice daily. Spit out excess. Ulcers, oral candidal infections: apply gel to affected areas for 1 minute, once or twice daily. Prevention of caries as part of a regimen: apply nightly for 5 minutes in close fitting tray. Denture stomatitis: brush dentures with 2.5 cm gel for 1 minute, once or twice daily. Treatment length: Mouthwashes: gingivitis 1 month; ulcers, oral candida 48 hours after clinical resolution. Dental Gel: gingivitis 1 month; ulcers, oral candida based on clinical response; prevention of caries as part of a regimen 14 days, repeated every 3-4 months on advice of healthcare professional. Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to ingredients. Precautions: Keep out of eyes and ears, do not swallow, separate use from conventional dentifrices (e.g. rinse mouth between applications). In case of soreness, swelling or irritation of the mouth, cease use and consult healthcare professional. Seek immediate medical help if swelling or difficulty breathing experienced. Seek medical advice if taste disturbances, numbness, tingling or burning sensation of tongue persist. Superficial discolouration of tongue, teeth and tooth-coloured restorations, usually reversible. See SPC for full details. Side effects: Tongue coated, dry mouth, aguesia/dysguesia, glossodynia, oral paraesthesia/hypoaesthesia, discolouration of teeth and tongue, mouth irritation, desquamation /oral mucosa swelling, parotid swelling. Hypersensitivity, anaphylaxis. Overdose: Mint Mouthwash: Due to the alcohol content (7%) ingestion of large amounts by children requires medical attention. Legal category: Mouthwashes: GSL. Dental Gel: P. Product Licence Numbers and RSP excl. VAT: Mint Mouthwash PL 44673/0060, 300 ml £6.15, 600 ml £10.33. Original Mouthwash: PL44673/0061, 300 ml £5.35. 0.2% Mouthwash: PL 44673/0059, 300 ml £5.35. Dental Gel: PL 44673/0062, 50 g £5.00. Licence Holder: Haleon UK Trading Limited, Weybridge, KT13 0NY, U.K. Date of preparation: January 2024.

Additional resources to support you and your patients

Scientifically proven active ingredients

Find out more about the mode of action of some of our Corsodyl products and the science behind our formulations.

A range of products to complement your patient advice

Our product formulations work alongside mechanical cleaning for effective plaque control and help you manage your patients' gingivitis.

Condition insights to support you in practice

Discover topical content and evidence based guidelines for the management of gum disease.

Explore more resources for gum health

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Corsodyl sodium bicarbonate round table

Learn more and watch videos from our global expert panel as they consider whether it is time for a change of approach in prevention and management of gingivitis.

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