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Is it safe to use chlorhexidine gluconate mouth rinse for infected gums over wisdom tooth?

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Dr. Ragan Faler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Yes: Chlorhexadine oral rinse is an excellent and very commonly prescribed anti microbial mouth rinse. In the short term, in can help lessen the acute phase of infected tissue around a wisdom tooth. By no means will it solve a problem other than some short term relief. Have the wisdom teeth removed.

Answered 8/27/2021

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Yes: Can not hurt and might help.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Safe, yes. Effective, not so much. Mouthwash is NOT a substitute for proper oral hygiene. At your age flossing daily is even more important than brushing 2x/day w soft t'brush for 2 full minutes by the clock.

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