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Does regular use of chlorhexidine mouth wash can prevent the risk of oral cancer?
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U Ar not advised to use mouth washed no effects only during infection it's helpful
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Nope. It has nothing to with oral cancer.
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No. And do not use chlorhexidine on a long term basis! this is to be used on prescription only. It may cause staining of teeth and altered taste if used for many days continuously.
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No not at all, mouth wash has got nothing to do with oral cancer.
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Regular use can increase risk of having that. Along with stain. Never use it more than 10 day continue.
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