A 42-year-old member asked:
Can you tell me if i could take chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse before sleeping?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Saleh Elahwalanswered
Endodontics 37 years experience
Yes: Chlorhexidine gluconate mouth rinse or Peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) is a mouth rinse prescribed to be use for mouth rinsing twice a day . You could use it before bed time and when you get up in the morning.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Can I take chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse before sleeping? Thanks in advance.
3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Joel Doyonanswered
Dentistry - Cosmetic 38 years experience
Yes, it's excellent: Yes, you can rinse with the chlorhexidene before going to bed. It's an effective anti-bacterial agent that reduces bacteria in your mouth. Before bed is a great time because you have reduced salivary flow while you sleep and the chlorhexidene sticks around in your mouth for a while after you spit it out.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
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Last updated May 19, 2016
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