[quote=PaulB]I was also told at times, more so when off antibiotics (Augmentin), to rinse my mouth out with salted warm water, and didn't always have to use chlorhexadine either.[/quote]

How did the Augmentin fit in. Was this only as needed, or did they do it before dental procedures.

I was rinsing my mouth with salted warm water because I know salt solution can dehydrate bacteria on contact. But they kept telling me not to bother, and so eventually I stopped. And I was insisting on antibiotic before cleaning. But my primary care doctor told me that is only for people with heart valves. So I stopped that.

After posting here, I realize I should have kept at it. And I'm going to start again.