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Rid That Fungus Among Us!

Posted: Feb 27 2017

Is your nail fungus out of control?

Fungus of the toenail is one of the most difficult infections to cure. And it is common in the population, especially as we get older. Infected nails are ugly and annoying, and if you tried a "cure" for your toes in the past you realize that achieving a natural look seems hopeless. Frontier Pharmaceutical has the answer to this worldwide problem. Nail-It Nail Treatment with DioxiCare (chlorine dioxide complex) removes discoloration and kills fungus spores in one minute in vitro. Click here to see a study showing Nail-It's efficacy against T. mentagrophytes - one of the nasty bugs that causes nail fungus.

Summer is coming. Now's the time to start preparing to look and feel your best. Nail-It is your best bet. Your toes will be great again!

For more information on fungus of the nail click here.
DioxiCare Combo Helps People with Diabetes Maintain Oral Health

Posted: May 26 2016

Proper dental care is essential for people with diabetes because they are particularly susceptible to gum disease. It is important to understand that gum disease in turn aggravates diabetes. One study showed that people with diabetes who had regular dental visits significantly lowered their medical costs (See link below).

Diligent home care is also required. We recommend our two DioxiCare® powerhouse oral care products: DioxiRinse Mouthwash and DioxiBrite Toothpaste. Both kill almost all oral bacteria and remove biofilm, keeping mouth and gums clean.

Gum disease begins with the accumulation of plaque, a biofilm made up mostly of bacteria. High blood sugar associated with diabetes contributes to bacterial growth. Plaque can harden into tartar, a trap for further plaque accumulation. Once tartar starts forming, only a dental professional can remove it. Good dental habits can prevent this accumulation.

Plaque produces toxins that irritate and inflame the gum tissue (gingivitis). Long-term inflammation may lead to periodontitis: pockets between the teeth and gums, bone loss, and possible tooth loss.

Proper home care includes brushing teeth, rinsing, using a proxy brush between teeth, oral irrigation, and flossing. Don’t forget to brush the back of your teeth where plaque accumulates. Most dentists recommend brushing your teeth for a minimum of two minutes.

Many of our customers dip their floss picks and proxy brushes into DioxiRinse for disinfection between teeth. Also a good idea is adding DioxiRinse to your oral irrigator (see instructions on DioxiRinse package). Lastly, gargle with DioxiRinse twice a day, rinsing the back of the throat and tongue where harmful bacteria and biofilm accumulate. This home care routine is not overly time consuming and benefits to oral health are well worth the effort, even if you don’t have diabetes.

Attention to users of chlorhexidine gluconate (Peridex) and Listerine. Please see our chart comparing the advantages of DioxiRinse to those more familiar products. For example, DioxiRinse kills all gram negative bacteria, tastes good, does not stain teeth and reduces bad breath by oxidation.

About DioxiCare

Frontier’s founder, Howard Alliger, invented DioxiCare, the two-part ACTIVE Chlorine Dioxide Delivery System. This novel technology was first patented by Mr. Alliger in 1978 and improved upon thereafter by Frontier. Products like DioxiRinse and DioxiBrite, which incorporate DioxiCare, were perfected and tested over many years.

Links:

DioxiCare Combo Page

Study showing lower medical costs for diabetes patients who received periodontal treatment

Detailed discussion of diabetes and periodontal disease
Apply Nail-It™ to Nail Infection Early

Posted: May 06 2016

Toenail fungus infection is hardy and difficult to eradicate. The condition affects over 30 million people, especially the elderly.

Nail-It Fungus Remover kills, in vitro (in the lab), all germs infecting the nail --- fungus, yeast, and bacteria. The secret is the use of chlorine dioxide.

Saturate the nail with Nail-It as soon as infection is noticed. Fungus usually begins at the tip of the nail and progresses toward the cuticle, building up debris under the nail. Toenail Infection also discolors, thickens, and raises the nail. An infection that has progressed for 30 years is more difficult to eradicate.

According to podiatrists, most fungal products don’t work well. They do not penetrate the source of the infection, which is deep under and within the nail, and protected.

Nail-It Fungus Remover is formulated to penetrate debris under the nail, and also sinks into the skin around the nail. Nail-It contains two surfactants, one that penetrates inorganic material and one penetrates organic material.

Applying Nail-It is particularly easy with the supplied brush. Some noticeable results can be seen with 5 or 6 applications, especially the removal of discoloration. Use Nail-It at any stage of the infection.

Nail-It Fungus Remover contains DioxiCare®, the active chlorine dioxide system, one of the fastest known antiseptics. In vitro (in the lab), the usual fungus that attacks the nail, called dermatophytes, are killed in one minute. Chlorine dioxide will oxidize organic debris and discoloration, soften the nail, as well as attack the germs underneath. Chlorine dioxide is a gas and has excellent penetrating properties.

Discover the good results achieved using Nail-It, with DioxiCare, on nail infection!

Nail-It Fungus Remover has not been evaluated or approved by the FDA.

Link to Nail-It Product Page

Link to Nail-It Brochure
Fight Bad Breath, the DioxiCare Way

Posted: Mar 24 2016

What Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, the 17th-century father of microbiology, really said was an understated truth: “The number of these animalcules in the scurf of a man’s teeth are so many, that I believe they exceed the number of men in a kingdom.” By animalcules, he means microbes, like gram-negative bacteria. By scurf, he means biofilm. Biofilm and gram-negative bacteria are the main culprits of bad breath.

Everyone has bad breath from time to time. Some cases are chronic. About 10% of cases are due to disease requiring medical care. For most of us, there is a remedy.

Bad breath can usually be improved by proper dental care. This includes tooth brushing, mouth rinsing, gargling, using a proxy brush between teeth, oral irrigation, and flossing. What you brush and rinse with can make a difference. Regular toothpaste and mouthwash may help a little, but not like our two powerhouse products: DioxiRinse Mouthwash and DioxiBrite Toothpaste.

Both use DioxiCare - ACTIVE chlorine dioxide. Both oxidize the worst bad breath. Both taste great. Both kill bacteria and remove biofilm responsible for bad breath.

This chart demonstrates how DioxiRinse dramatically reduces sulfur gases constituting bad breath.

Click here for larger image of the graph

Compare the second column to the first. After rinsing with DioxiRinse there is no detectable odor.

We suggest using DioxiRinse as a pre-cleaner before brushing. After brushing with DioxiBrite Toothpaste (minimum 2 minutes), use DioxiRinse to clean your toothbrush as well. Don’t forget to brush the back of your teeth where plaque, a biofilm, accumulates.

The Rinse is fantastic at cleaning orthodontic appliances. Give these appliances a good soak!

Many of our customers dip their floss picks and proxy brushes into DioxiRinse to enhance those cleaning methods. We also recommend gargling with DioxiRinse, twice a day, to coat the back of the throat and tongue.

If you have never tried Frontier products, please join our many satisfied customers achieving a clean mouth and fresh breath the DioxiCare way!

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New Packaging Complements the Power of DioxiRinse Chlorine Dioxide Mouthwash

Posted: Feb 18 2016

Frontier Pharmaceutical is proud to announce new improved packaging for DioxiRinse Mouthwash. We say job well done to our graphic designer, Mike Fitzpatrick, who created such a beautiful package to match the power of the product. While the look is new, the Rinse is the same great product you’ve relied on to eliminate bad breath and greatly reduce oral bacteria.

A little history – Frontier’s founder, Howard Alliger, invented DioxiCare, the two part ACTIVE Chlorine Dioxide Delivery System. This novel technology was first patented by Mr. Alliger in 1978 and improved upon thereafter by Frontier. Products like DioxiRinse, which incorporate DioxiCare, were perfected and tested over many years.

So you know - There are rinses out there that call themselves chlorine dioxide but they are not. And one that actually contains chlorine dioxide cannot match the strength, great flavor and versatility delivered by the DioxiCare System. What differentiates DioxiRinse is that by mixing the two parts at the time of use, the freshness of the preparation is ensured. In addition, the strength of the solution can be changed to suit your needs. You are in control, the longer the mixture sits, the stronger it gets.

To learn more: Click here for the DioxiRinse Product Page

We look forward to working with our customers: dentists, hygienists, physicians, and folks at home to promote good dental hygiene. Attractively packaged and effective at combating bad breath and germs, DioxiRinse belongs in everyone’s dental hygiene toolkit.

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