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It's been 4 weeks since my teeth extractions and good healing. can i now use mouth wash to rinse my mouth out? i usually use the non alcohol kind.
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Yes: All of the extraction sites will have healed sufficiently after 4 weeks.
Answered 11/11/2013
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Rinsing is good: Yes, you can use a mouthwash to rinse your mouth. Usually, you can begin to use a mouthwash after one week
Answered 11/11/2013
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