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Wanted to know if i can use toothpaste the day after extraction?
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Best without: Most toothpaste contains detergent and may cause irritation on the healing area. It is rare that this happens, but gentle thorough brushing and flossing should suffice to remove most of the bacteria in the mouth. Avoid getting too close to the surgery site. Also make sure to visit for post-surgery check, if the doctor advised you so. Do not to swish too much and lose the blood clot in socket.
Answered 12/2/2013
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