Best treatments for periodontal diseases
8 products may treat periodontal diseases. The current highest-rated option is chg scrub. Ranked below by our independent recall-safety rating (rated where FDA data exists) — not medical advice; always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 8 drugs we list for periodontal diseases, none are yet flagged as generics in our price data. They’re ranked by each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for periodontal diseases — so confirm the right choice with your prescriber.
Top-rated picks for periodontal diseases: 1. Chg Scrub · 2. Chlorhexidine Gluconate · 3. Cida-Stat
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Class | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70/100 | Over-the-counter | Liquid | — | No data | — | View → | |
| 2 | 70/100 | Over-the-counter | Rinse | — | No data | — | View → | |
| 3 | 70/100 | Over-the-counter | Liquid | — | No data | — | View → | |
| 4 | 66/100 | Over-the-counter | Cloth | — | No data | — | View → | |
| 5 | Not yet rated | Over-the-counter | Sponge | — | No data | — | View → | |
| 6 | Not yet rated | Over-the-counter | Liquid | — | No data | — | View → | |
| 7 | Not yet rated | Over-the-counter | Solution | — | No data | — | View → | |
| 8 | Not yet rated | Over-the-counter | Solution | — | No data | — | View → |
Full ranking · 8 treatments
chg scrub
Over-the-counterFDA-sourced
Chg Scrub (Chlorhexidine Gluconate) is a medication used to treat Oral Candidiasis, Periodontal Diseases, Infectious Skin Diseases, Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections.
chlorhexidine gluconate
Over-the-counterFDA-sourced
Chlorhexidine Gluconate is a medication used to treat Oral Candidiasis, Periodontal Diseases, Infectious Skin Diseases, Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections.
cida-stat
Over-the-counterFDA-sourced
Cida-Stat (Chlorhexidine Gluconate) is a medication used to treat Oral Candidiasis, Periodontal Diseases, Infectious Skin Diseases, Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections.
readyprep chg
Over-the-counterFDA-sourced
Readyprep Chg (Chlorhexidine Gluconate) is a medication used to treat Oral Candidiasis, Periodontal Diseases, Infectious Skin Diseases, Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections.
bioscrub
Over-the-counterFDA-sourced
Bioscrub (Chlorhexidine Gluconate) is a medication used to treat Oral Candidiasis, Periodontal Diseases, Infectious Skin Diseases, Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections.
dyna-hex 2
Over-the-counterFDA-sourced
Dyna-Hex 2 (Chlorhexidine Gluconate) is a medication used to treat Oral Candidiasis, Periodontal Diseases, Infectious Skin Diseases, Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections.
Frequently asked
- What treats periodontal diseases?
- Our catalog lists 8 products that may treat periodontal diseases, based on NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. They're rated where FDA recall-safety data exists; the current top-rated option is chg scrub.
- What is the best-rated treatment for periodontal diseases?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — chg scrub ranks highest among the products we list for periodontal diseases. Always consult a professional.
- How are these treatments ranked?
- By our independent score, currently based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data (the methodology blends additional sources as they come online). See the How we rate page.
Treatment associations are derived from NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. This is general reference, not medical advice — always consult a licensed professional.