“What is the best mouthwash to use after a tooth extraction?”
I am a 43 year old male. I want to know what is the best mouthwash to use after a tooth extraction?
8 Answers
For the first week none. You do not want to dislodge the blood clot forming or you’ll get dry socket
Warm sat water rinses are best to rinse with after an extraction. Avoid mouth washes that contain alcohol in them as this may actually delay the healing. Salt water rinses 3 to 5 times a day for 7 days would be a good idea.
None. Warm salt water rinse after 2-3 days. Do not swish hard
Warm, salt water after 24 hours. No rinsing or spitting for the first 24 hours after the extraction
All mouthwashes are more or less the same except Peridex, which is by prescription, and Plax, which has antibacterial other than alcohol. Warm salt water rinse after an extraction is great, too.
Firstly and most importantly, no rinsing or spitting for the first 24 hours after dental surgery. You may spit out the clot that forms in the first stage of healing. This will cause increased bleeding and slow your healing. Once 24 hours have passed, you can begin rinsing with warm salt water (1/2 tsp per 12 oz warm water) every 2-3 hours. I also advocate the use of an OTC rinse called Healthy Gums. It is produced by a company called The Natural Dentist. It is a great rinse for all kinds of intraoral irritations and sores. Very healing and soothing.
Chlorhexidine, a prescription mouth rinse, only if prescribed by the doctor. Call the office who removed your tooth. We often recommend no mouth rinse for at least 3 days.
Wait for at least 48 hours before using a mouthwash after an extraction and use one that has no alcohol as an ingredient. Prescription mouthwashes are available from your dentist.
