Colgate Peroxyl Mouth Sore Rinse. Temporary use to cleanse canker sores and small injuries, small gum inflammation that occurs resulting from minor dental procedures, dentures, orthodontic appliances, accidental injury, or further annoyances of the mouth and gums. It’s Alcohol free (does not contain ethyl alcohol). Colgate Peroxyl is an oral debriding agent and oral wound cleanser. It helps to cleanse and promote healing of minor mouth irritations, and provides a whole mouth clean after a daily regimen of brushing and flossing.