Mouth wash for oral hygiene

  • 4 replies
  • 284 subscribers
  • 226 views

Dear All, as I only started chemo yesterday I thankfully am not having any mouth ulcers yet but I would love some suggestions of ones to maintain oral hygiene and ones for mouth ulcers. Many thanks xxx

  • Morning, 

    If you speak to the chemo nurses, someone might be able to prescribe you some? 
    Or you could call the helpline number that they give you? 

    Saves you buying any, when prescriptions are free. 
    I had some prescribed as I experienced oral thrush. 

    Good luck xx

  • Hi Sparkleandshine

    I used a solution of salt and warm water which I found worked for me.

    Best wishes

    Daisy53

    Community Champion Badge

  • Thank you. My feels like its on fire, especially at night, I will give it a try.
    Many Thanks! 

  • Hi, I found even the mildest of mouth washes felt super strong and spicy so I could not tolerate it but I did wash with a salt water mix and that seemed to keep the mouth ulcers at bay.  Best wishes 

    Community Champion badge