First bottle (clear bottle green liquid) was great after tooth extraction. Second bottle (white) alcohol free(?) has after one week created black stains at teeth base. Just had teeth cleaned - can Colgate suggest a way to remove stains your product has caused? John.

I have a metallic taste that last days after using Savacol. The advice of 'temporary alteration to taste' is ridiculously insufficient and vague. It has resulted in me going to the doctor, (who prescribed reflux meds), referring me to a gastroenterologist, having an endoscopy (with all the expense involved, let alone loss of work and the worry and risks)... All easily avoided if the bottle was correctly labelled and all dentists educated to give adequate advice upon dispensing the product.
This is not news to Savcol, it is a known and studied side effect.

I'm appalled.

I lost 30% of the bottle contents because I had to use scissors to smash an opening in it.
It should not be this difficult. other products with this tamper proof cap have been accessible. Not this bottle. I would not buy again.

This product is evil, I have at least a dozen or more ulcers on my tongue alone, I can barely eat or drink except through prescription pain killers, even then I still feel pain.
It has been like this for a few days after using the product.

Yes, if you use this product for a while, it will leave brown stains in between teeth that will require a professional clean. However, this product is extremely good at healing infected/ bleeding gums!! It is us, the people who were lax in our dental care, that must suffer the fairly benign side effects of stains and numb tongues, because neither of those are as bad as losing our dang teeth or worse!

I recommend this product with the caveat that you must accept the fact you'll have to see a dental hygienist after treatment for stain removal. That's what I did and I left the dentist with a clean bill of dental health, the stains fully removed.

No regrets, and if I ever have an issue in the future, I won't hesitate to grab the savacol.

I used Savacol after my dentist told me to for a gin infection. It was helpful in clearing that up, mind you, it came back. I have brown teeth and it won't go away, it is terribly embarrassing and I hate smiling now. The bottle doesn't say that it will take the enamel off your teeth and that it is irreversible! Very dissapointed and I also have a sore, burnt feeling tounge!!

Two weeks my dentist told me to use Savacol three times a day to assist in healing a gum infection. Within two days I had sensations of skin tingling especially at the extremities. I didn't associate it with a mouthwash did I? I have persisted and have now 13 days later presented with a continual bad taste in my mouth, a numb tongue and tingling lips. I have no taste buds and no matter how much water I drink it is not going away. I am now extremely nervous. Will see the dentist tomorrow and vent my disgust and concern. Nowhere can I find treatment for this allergic reaction. Lyn C

I have a tooth infection and sore gums . Dentist recommended I use Savacol, but did not say how long for nor common issues with its use . I woke up in the middle of the night with a bitter taste in my tongue and it felt like i had burnt it or swollen, so I didn't know whether it was secondary to my tooth infection and nearly called emgergency . My husband mentioned to me my bottom teeth were brown also .. I wish dentists would tell patients and that you were also advised on purchasing product ..
It's great that product actually works for your mouth issues but it would relieve unnecessary worry if we were better informed ..
Thanks

Fixes up inflamed gums..other option is to slowly lose gums and teeth..does tingle the tongue, but if you don't keep your teeth it will not be important...staining is a minor problem compared to losing teeth...just don't use it for longer than needed.

I tried Savacol alcohol free, but it damages the taste buds for 18-24 hours after using, so I can't taste anything, even salt. Label says in small print "it may lead to ... a temporary alteration in taste perception." What an understatement! Warnings should be more prominent and truthful. I haven't had this problem with chlorhexidine at the dentist's though, so it must be the Colgate formula. UPDATE: I found that if I dilute the Savacol with water, about 1 Savacol to 5 water, then it doesn't cause the problems I experienced. I assume (hope) that it still works though.

I have gingivitis and instead of going to the dentis I stupidly bought savacol. It made my gingivitis a bit better but immediately stopped using it after I saw it left horrible brown stains on my teeth. So now I have to go to the dentist to get that cleaned which is what I should have done in the first place instead of buying cheap over the counter products. I won't be buying this or any other Colgate products in the future. I'm extremely disappointed and I will be sending Colgate my teeth cleaning bill.

Recommended by oral surgeon after I had dental implants, for guarding against infection and gingivitis. It stings a bit, but a lot less than Listerine. It can cause a bit of dry mouth and teeth staining, but it is only to be used for a short time. My usual dentist was able to clean the stains away during my regular visit. I keep it in the bathroom cabinet as it is great for minor infections like the mouth ulcers or the beginning of gingivitis. Just don't use it long term.

I used it and it gave relief straight away also healed fast used for one day so far but if you have ever had a sore on your tongue you would know how painful it is too swallow and eat savacol worked when all else failed me

As a dentist I do recommend this product to many of my patients who have active gum disease. It can be useful for helping to augment professional treatment to get gum health under control. However, it is not something that should be used as a daily mouthrinse for the general population without active gum disease.

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My wife purchased her first bottle today to help with minor gum disease. But, she just could not move or remove the cap. I therefore had to tackle the top. I had to use a kitchen knife to cut around the plastic sealers..! Then squeezed the cap to remove it ..... and yes, some spilled out over my hand.
Not clever Colgate !!!!!!

I have been getting bad mouth ulcers and a doctor recommended using it. I would never use it again, mainly because after using for 2 weeks I noticed my bottom teeth had gone a funny dark colour. It did cleanse my mouth but I had to water it down due to irritation on the tongue. I think Colgate should warn people on the bottle in bold that it stains your teeth.

Your dentist should have warned you about possible staining, as mine did, but it a small price to pay if it helps to prevent infection after a dental procedure. I know which I'd rather!