“Can I use alcohol free mouthwash after tooth extraction?”

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“Can I use alcohol free mouthwash after tooth extraction?”

I had a tooth extraction yesterday. I want to know if I can use alcohol free mouthwash after tooth extraction?

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**Dr. Howard Andrew Katz** Dentist Pasadena, MD · Accepted Answer

Dr. Howard Andrew Katz Dentist Pasadena, MD

You should not use any mouthwash after an extraction

**Dr. Brian Ernest Drew** Dentist Shawnee, OK · Accepted Answer

Dr. Brian Ernest Drew Dentist Shawnee, OK

Yes. Just don’t swish hard and dislodge clot

**Dr. James Eric Hibbs** Dentist Dallas, TX · Accepted Answer

Dr. James Eric Hibbs Dentist Dallas, TX

Yes, but very gently. You don’t want to swish hard.