“When can I rinse with chlorhexidine after tooth extraction?”

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“When can I rinse with chlorhexidine after tooth extraction?”

I had a tooth extraction today. When can I rinse with chlorhexidine after tooth extraction?

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**Dr. Clifford E. Degel** Dentist Astoria, New York · Accepted Answer

Dr. Clifford E. Degel Dentist Astoria, New York

YES

**Alicia Robertson** Dentist Silver Spring, Maryland · Accepted Answer

Alicia Robertson Dentist Silver Spring, Maryland

24 hours After extraction to be on thé safe side

**Dr. Sheena Bhatia** Dentist Brea, California · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sheena Bhatia Dentist Brea, California

Usually after 24 hours of the extraction and just rinse gently for the next 2 weeks. Hope that helps.

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Sheena Bhatia, DDS

**Dr. Frank V. Peritore** Dentist Brooklyn, New York · Accepted Answer

Dr. Frank V. Peritore Dentist Brooklyn, New York

In general... No rinsing for the first 24 hours after an extraction. After that, gently at first, then slowly increase intensity.

**Kingstone Chichung Shih** Endodontist Mountain View, CA · Accepted Answer

Kingstone Chichung Shih Endodontist Mountain View, CA

You can rinse with chlorhexidine any time after a tooth extraction.