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Wisdom teeth removed recently, should i use periogard (chlorhexidine gluconate) rinse?

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It can help: Periogard (chlorhexidine gluconate) or Chlorhexidine gluconate rinse is an antimicrobial mouthrinse that can help reduce the incidence of dry sockets, infections and promote wound healing. You can use it per the instructions provided by your dentist or surgeon who performed your surgery.

Answered 5/24/2015

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Recently?: Depends on how long after surgery. I routinely prescribe such a rinse. If it's more than a few days after surgery, likely of no benefit. Ask your oral surgeon for advice.

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

It is recommended: gently rinse your mouth with warm salt water or periogard (chlorhexidine gluconate) rinse every four hours and after meals for a week.

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No: Vigorous rinsing after extraction could remove the clot from the extraction site and cause bleeding. So no rinsing is recommended immediately after extraction up to a week. Perogard has 11.5% alcohol, the alcohol in periogard (chlorhexidine gluconate) could be an irritant.

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