Antimicrobial mouthwashes

Antimicrobial mouthwashes

• Antimicrobial mouthwashes can reduce secondary infection and are particularly useful when pain limits other oral hygiene measures.
• A tetracycline mouthwash (e.g. doxycycline) is effective in some patients with recurrent aphthous stomatitis.
• Licensed alcohol-free versions of mouthwashes, where available, are preferred.