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After tooth extraction, dentist suggest only salt water rinse after 24 hours 3/4 times a day .
But he doesn't prescribe any cholrohexidine mouth wash .
I asked him , he said salt better than mouthwash . mouthwash can irritate healing
Do i cholrohexidine mouthwash need or salt water enough to kill bacteria?
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Please be calm
See salt water is comparatively better for both healing and antimicrobial action due to its plasmolytic activity
Chlorhexidine is also good but it is a strong irritant too
For further information you can consult me
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After tooth extraction, salt water helps in wound healing process.
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After 24 hr of extraction, Salt water rinse is enough , you can also use betadine rinse in the diluted form 3 times in a day for 5 days at least
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Dr. Dhiraj Kumar
Dental Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Delhi
As your treating doctor has suggested you Warm saline rinses after 24 hrs of extraction.
So just follow that.
Your treating doctor is in a better position to judge.
Just Maintain oral hygiene.
Warm saline rinses thrice a day.
Take medication as prescribed by your doctor.
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Dr. Arvind Mittal
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Jaipur
Salt water gargle is enough after extraction
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