After healing: You do not want to disturb the blood clot, so it is advisable to avoid gargling and swishing of liquids in that area for a few days. If you gently brush the rest of your teeth you should be fine. You don't want a dry socket !
Answered 9/25/2019
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after ext: I usually recommend warm salt water rinses 4x a day for 3 days starting the day after the ext then go back to the other rinses allow some healing to take place.
Answered 9/21/2019
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