Chlorhexidine / Peridex question

[geos]

Hi,
I had a gum graft on the upper and lower right side as well as a crown on the lower left side on February 3rd, so Thursday. I started rinsing with Chlorhexidine and I’m noticing tooth pain / sensitivity on my upper left side, where I had no treatment, after using the mouthwash. Is this a side effect that will go away?

I had my last dental checkup on January 26, with X-rays, so I hope they identified any issues I had.

 

[Gordon]

I've not heard of any specific problems with CHx causing sensitivity, is it only the mouthwash which provokes it? Is cold water etc OK? Assuming it is, then...

Did the dentist prescribe the CHx? If not then I'd probably stop using it, if they did then call them tomorrow and ask if it's OK to stop it.

 

[geos]

Yes, I have done cold water and smoothies that feel Ok. Yes, it was prescribed. I might have figured out what is causing the pain. I think when I swish the mouthwash around after having my mouth open to brush and floss, my TMJ pain gets triggered.

 

[Gordon]

Glad you figured it out.