"On the market today, you will find a rinse for everything and many boast very big claims. Mouth rinses aren’t magic potions, but they can be "magical" for patients if we help them find the right rinse for their discomfort. StellaLife Inc. is one mouth rinse that could really help patients with oral pain management. The company's research claims that the formulation of its homeopathic ingredients helps with postsurgical wound healing (VEGA Oral Care Rinse), and that is is effective in the management and better healing of mucositis, aphthous ulcers, cold sores, denture sores, and nearly all other dental concerns (VEGA Oral Care Gel). " - - B. Michelle Strange, RDH, MSDH
Postsurgical discomfort and at-home recovery
In The News
Reducing the need for adjunctive antibiotics during scaling and root planing
by Dr. Scott Froum
Dr. Scott Froum describes a study that tested individuals with moderate to severe periodontal disease who used an oral care recovery kit prior to periodontal therapy. Results indicated a reduced need for adjunctive antibiotics during SRP. Read the article
Laser treatment of cold sores
by Dr. Scott Forum
Date: February 2023 Dr. Scott Froum presents a case example of how low-level laser therapy can be used to reduce the time and severity of herpes labialis infections. Summary: Herpes labialis, also known as cold sores, is a common viral infection of the lips or mouth area caused by the herpes...
Biological Characterization
Properties , and Clinical Use of a Novel Homeopathic Antiseptic Oral Recovery Kit
Date: December 2022 Summary: Most available antiseptic solutions have strong antibacterial effects, but many also possess major cytotoxic effects on gingival fibroblasts, osteoblasts, osteoprogenitor cells, and/or epithelial cells. A novel VEGA Oral Care Recovery Kit (StellaLife) consisting of 16 active ingredients that are monographed in the Homeopathic Pharmacopeia of the United...