“Can I use mouthwash after a root canal?”
I will have a root canal. Can I use mouthwash after a root canal?
7 Answers
Yes you can, it might be better to rinse with salt water for the first 2 days after a root canal to help heal your gum from where the rubber dam clamp was placed.
Mouthwash is always a good idea, especially after dental treatments, to reduce bacteria.
Yes, you can use mouthwash after a root canal, but it's best to wait **24 hours** and use an **alcohol-free, antibacterial mouthwash** to avoid irritation. Rinse gently and follow your dentist's instructions for proper healing.
Yes
Yes, you may use mouthwash after a root canal. It shouldn't hurt anything with the root canal, even if it has a temporary filling.
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Dr. Richard Raymond Pence
Dentist
Yes, you can use mouthwash after a Root Canal Filling. Mouthwash is something that can freshen your breath for about 20 minutes after using it, so not long-term. If bad breath is your primary concern, don't count on mouthwash very much. Instead, think of keeping your teeth very clean by brushing regularly and using unwaxed dental floss to clean between the teeth where the brush won't go. Have regular cleanings at your dentist. Brush your tongue (especially its top in the back of the mouth). Nasal drainage and gum disease can cause breath odor. Also certain foods. (garlic does a number on my breath, even the next day). We don't recommend mouthwash regularly, as it can kill good bacteria and let the bad bacteria flourish.
