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Is hydrogen peroxide/water ok 1 week after wisdom tooth removal to facilitate healing?

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Dr. Scott Terry answered

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Not a fan: I am not a big fan of peroxide use as an oral rinse. I prefer warm salt water rinses. What did your dentist recommend. Make sure you always dilute peroxide 50/50, if you rinse with it. Undiluted, it is too strong.

Answered 6/20/2016

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