Q. Why is Chlorhexidine mouthwash used only twice daily?
Answered by Dr. Purva Jingar and medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team.
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Hello doctor,
Why is Chlorhexidine mouthwash used only twice and not thrice daily?
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Dr. Purva Jingar
BDS
Dentistry
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
Chlorhexidine mouthwash is only used twice daily because of the following reasons:
- It has a property to stain teeth if we use it more.
- As we brush twice a day, which is recommended for every healthy person, and mouthwash works best after brushing teeth.
- Using mouthwash unnecessarily will stain the teeth, and they have chemicals that are not suitable for teeth without brushing.
Wish you good health and happiness.
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