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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.
What to do if the gum next to tooth extraction site hurts?
You must rinse with water and salt. If the pain remains a few weeks after your dental extraction, or if you feel swelling, then you must consult your dentist.
Why cant you have dairy after a tooth extraction?
because it helps bacterial infections
Can I eat after tooth extraction?
You can definitely eat after a tooth extraction. You should eat liquid or very soft foods on the opposite side of the extraction.
Can you use alcohol free mouthwash instead of salt water to rinse mouth after tooth extraction?
Following a tooth extraction, it is recommended that you cleanse your mouth with a mild saline solution as opposed to a chemical mouthwash, with or without alcohol. The salt water will not irritate the open lesion from the extraction like a chemical cocktail would.
When should I rinse my mouth after a wisdom tooth extraction?
My doctor's directions were to wait 24 hours before brushing my teeth. I bought a baby toothbrush for the teeth directly next to the extraction site; this give better control so that the extraction site is not hit during the brushing process. Also, they say to "drool" out and NOT spit for 1 week following the extraction, as this may rupture the blood clot. The same is true for ALL mouthwashes - do NOT use. The 1 tsp salt in 1cup of luke warm water mixture is to be gently moved around the extraction site, by the tilting of the head - do NOT swish, as this may rupture the blood clot. It's best to wait about a week after the extraction to brush your teeth. 24 hours after the extraction you can rinse with warm water and salt. Do not swish but very gently move your head to move the water in your mouth. Its best to "drool" it out. Do not spit or swish as this can remove the blood clots and cause dry socket which is very very painful.
Will the salt water burn where the tooth was pulled out?
I've never noticed any burning sensation. Warm Salty water rinse will draw the blood out of the extraction and speed healing,
What aftercare is prescribed following a tooth extraction?
Once the clot is formed, it should not be disturbed. The patient should not rinse, spit, drink with a straw, or smoke for at least 24 hours
Is rinsing vigorously while wisdom extraction hole is not yet closed but past 10 days since extraction Please be more specific?
You should not rinse your mouth if the hole from getting your wisdom teeth pulled is not yet healed. It could wash out the blood clot and cause a dry socket.
Can tooth extraction sight get infected if you have vommited more than once?
It's unlikely. Just rinse the area - gently brush it if you can. Make sure there isn't any debris in the socket.
After one week of wisdom tooth extraction can you rinse with Listerine?
You can use listerine, however keep in mind that this will not only kill the bad but also the good bacteria that is required for faster healing process.
Can a mouth wash type rinse rebuild tooth enamel?
Once enamel is gone, its gone. You cant rebuild it. So no.
