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My advice is to wait until you can call your dentist or doctor on the phone to ask about your specific case, because different people may have different complications. Rinsing isn't necessary to healing, so you don't absolutely need to rinse with salt water. So first, you should ask your dentist because he would know best about your specific case. I read several articles using a Google search and in general the consensus seems to be that you shouldn't rinse with salt water until at least 24 hours after extraction. After 24 hours it seems to be okay, but there is always the risk of knocking out the blood clot and getting dry socket. You should read the article below on dry socket. You don't want to get dry socket, so you should definitely avoid sucking at the blood clot, or excessive rinsing, or smoking, or anything else that could dislodge the blood clot. Rinsing with salt water is supposed to be soothing, and is also supposed to be beneficial. However, you have to make sure not to rinse excessively, and you should make sure to ask your dentist or doctor when it is proper to begin rinsing, and also how often you should rinse, making sure not to rinse too often. Dry socket: http://www.dentalgentlecare.com/dry_socket.htm These websites all have information on rinsing with salt water after a tooth extraction. http://www.animated-teeth.com/tooth_extractions/t7_instructions_post-op.htm http://en.allexperts.com/q/Dentistry-966/use-warm-salt-water-1.htm http://ezinearticles.com/?What-to-Do-after-a-Tooth-Extraction?&id=348305 http://sci.tech-archive.net/Archive/sci.med.dentistry/2008-03/msg00071.html Google search for "rinse with salt water after tooth extraction" http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=rinse+with+salt+water+after+tooth+extraction&aq=f&oq=&aqi=
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∙ 11y agoYou can stop rinsing after 11 days. But I suggest you do not, only because you can risk a dry socket. Plus it's healthy for your gums to heal faster. So I would do it untill the socket closes. It's up to you really though.
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∙ 12y agoI would rinse for 1 and a half weeks after your tooth is extracted, then see how you feel. If it still hurts, keep rinsing for as long as you need. Can't you take painkillers too?
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∙ 11y agowhen can i stop with salt water after a tooth extraction
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Why cant you rinse with salt water for the first 24 hours after a tooth extraction?
When you have a tooth extracted, the blood needs to clot for healing purposes. Rinsing with salt water can hinder the formation of a blood clot; this is why rinsing is not recommended in the first 24 hours after an extraction.
Is rinsing with salt water after tooth extraction safe for people with borderline to high blood pressure?
If you rinse with water after. You are not swallowing the salt water so you only have your mouth to flush. If you are worried speak to your dentist. There are other mouthwashes available that do not contain any salt
Do you rinse with water after rinsing with salt water?
No because it will take away some of the salt that you have rinsed out your throat with and it won't work as affectively as it should.
What to do to avoid an infection after a tooth extraction?
Antibiotics may or may not be prescribed by your dentist, as they see fit, but you can prevent infection yourself by rinsing your mouth regularly with salt water and changing the packing gauze (if any) regularly.
How much salt for rinsing wisdom teeth removal?
About a tablespoon dissolved in a small glass of water.
Can salt blind you?
It can temporarily at least. It is possible for salt crystals to scratch, score, or cut your corneas too. Generally rinsing with water will wash the salt away.
How do you stop your gums from bleeding after having a tooth pulled?
Rinsing your mouth with salt water helps. Another thing you can do is rinse your mouth with cold water a couple of times. then, get a napkin and hold it to the spot ur tooth cam out of for 10 mins.
What other ways can gum infections be treated at home?
rinsing with salt water and over the counter medications
Which of these could you use to separate a mixture of sand and salt?
Salt is soluble in water where as sand is not. Using a fine paper filter in a funnel the salt can be removed from the sand by rinsing the mixture with water and then the salt can be retreived by evaporating the water. Hope I'm not doing your homework for you
How to remove salt stains on nylon?
Salt is water soluble, use that to your advantage. You should be able to wash the salt off just by rinsing it. Hot water will dissolve the salt faster, but make sure it isn't so hot that is melts the nylon.
Does salt take away tooth infections?
Gargling with salt water can slow the spread of mouth infections.
How do you rinse your mouth out after getting 6 teeth pulled?
The first few hours, or the night of surgery, a sensitive bristle toothbrush and toothpaste of your choice. However, do not rinse your mouth for 24 hours, smoke, or suck on a straw or other material. The sucking motion may dislodge the needed bloodclot in the tooth socket. (the place where the tooth used to be) It can be very painful and requires multiple trips back to the dental office to rectify.
