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A member asked:
How long after wisdom tooth extraction can i gargle with normal mouth wash instead of salt water?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Wisdom tooth : You can change to your regular mouthwash after a few days as long as you are not having a lot of pain or swelling. Contact the extracting dentist if you have any concerns.
Answered 8/31/2019
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Mouthwash: Most mouthwash's contain alcohol, which promotes bleeding. Mouthwash is mostly ineffective at controlling oral infection. Continue with the salt water until you have spoken to the Surgeon who knows your situation best, the one that did your extraction.
Answered 9/15/2019
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