Unlike organochlorides such as chlorohexidine, TheraSol's active agents have negligible side effects. TheraSol will not stain the teeth, increase the formation of calculus or inhibit fibroblast proliferation. Rather, it actually appears to stimulate fibroblasts. TheraSol also has a great taste which vastly improves patient compliance. These synergistic compounds are classified as amphoteric, quaternary surfacants.
Amphoteric molecules are simultaneously both positively and negatively charged.
Suprisingly, these molecules have been lethal to every microorganism against which they have been tested, including fifteen different species of yeast and fungi, which are notoriously difficult to kill. With it's prolonged and lethal effect on bacteria and yeasts, TheraSol is strong enough to use as a professional strength irrigant. Because of it's negligible side-effects, it is ideal for use in home care programs as well. Unlike chlorohexedine-based products, staining is almost unknown with TheraSol and the taste is very pleasant which helps to improve patient compliance. Antimicrobial Agents Periodontal diseases are caused by bacterial infections.