Chlorine Dioxide In searching for an oxidizing agent that could react with volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) -- a contributing factor in gum disease --, chlorine dioxide was found to be effective and safe, when buffered to stabilize the solution at the optimum pH. Chlorine dioxide is one of the safest yet most powerful oxidizers available. It has been used for many years in the food industry and as a disinfectant in drinking water.
CloSYSII toothpaste and CloSYSII oral finishing rinse both contain chlorine dioxide at the optimal concentration and the optimal pH to effectively attack both the bacteria that are responsible for periodontal disease and the volatile sulfur compounds that facilitate permeation of the epithelial barrier (skin within the mouth). This two-pronged defense against bacterial attack of soft tissue promotes a cleaner fresher mouth and healthier looking gums.
Unlike other treatments, chlorine dioxide can be used every day without bacteria developing resistances, without staining of the teeth (it contributes to whitening!), and without any unpleasant aftertaste.
