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If i have a healing dry socket no pain is it ok to rinse with warm sea salt water? i also use the prescribed mouthwash. is that enough? what's best?
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Yes: Warm salt water is always good to help areas heal in the mouth, including dry sockets... Just not for the first 24 hours after surgery...
Answered 10/25/2013
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Healing extraction: You are doing everything you can. Prevent any food from getting stuck in the extraction site. Gently brush the adjacent teeth. You should be ok.
Answered 11/3/2013
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