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Is it possible for me to drink alcohol after a scaling and root planing?
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Preferably not: It is suggested to stay away from alcohol, mouth washes with high alcohol, and even antibiotic rinses like Chlorhexidine after gum surgery because it can affect healing. Scaling and root planing is a pre surgical procedure, but we are still hoping for re attachment of gum fibers to the root surface so rinsing with plain salt water and avoiding alcohol is preferred.
Answered 6/24/2014
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