Dr. Mike....welcome, and thanks for your generosity in posting here.

I have been seeking some clarification of the mouthwash issue. You have made it clear, and I appreciate it.

Here is another question, not of interest to many others here: I wear an obturator after my partial maxillectomy/palatectomy. I soak it in mouthwash overnight, and I rinse it in the morning. It still sometimes burns for a while when I re-insert it. I presume that I should switch to a non-alcoholic soak also...?? I am concerned about freshness.