I had a tooth extraction today. are there any chances of developing a dry socket ? how should i remove food particles from the space since i can't rinse yet? can i use listerine?

Low chance: Was this your tooth or your child's tooth? Follow the instructions given by the dentist. No rinsing also means no rinsing with listerine for the first 24 hours. Smoking is a major cause in developing dry socket so don't smoke. Soft diet for the first day. If this is your child there is little chance of dry socket, slightly more for an adult.

Also....: Due to very thin layer of cortical bone around primary teeth, along with shallow sockets /short roots, normally the chance of dry socket is next to none . But be alert and follow instructions anyways.. Good luck.

At what age?: Chance of dry socket in child minimal, in adult very slight. Concern becomes management of the space, especially if the underlying permanent tooth is missing. As #k is larger than the tooth that replaces it, #13, space management is very important. Ask your dentist if an orthodontic consultation is in order.

No: Getting a dry socket following baby tooth extraction is next to none since baby teeth have very small or no roots. Rinsing with warm salt water the next day may be done but no listrine since it's very caustic and contain about 45% alcohol.