Look for a mouthwash that contains antimicrobial agents such as chlorhexidine, cetylpyridinium chloride, or essential oils like tea tree oil. These ingredients can kill bacteria and reduce ...

This meta-analysis includes 10 RCTs that assess the efficacy of CHX gel to prevent the incidence of alveolar osteitis after mandibular third molar extraction. The control group receives only ...

Table 1. Summary of Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trials of Topical Antibiotics, Antiseptics, and Corticosteroids for Treatment of Aphthous Ulcers [a] a T = active treatment, PC = placebo ...

After the implant surgery and with the prostheses installed, the participants were submitted to one of the following treatments: Control group (n=3), participants were instructed to use a mouthwash ...

Rosanna Marsalla. Medicated wipes containing chlorhexidine may be helpful too. If there is an infection, antibiotics may be prescribed for 4 to 6 weeks. According to Dr. Spiegel some dogs may do ...

Swish the salt water around your mouth for about 30 seconds. Spit out and do not swallow. You can also use an OTC mouthwash like Listerine which contains essential oils—like eucalyptol from the ...