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Is it okay to rinse after tooth extraction..help?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Not right away: Wait 24 hours for the blood clot to stabilize then very gentle rinsing should be ok. Nothing vigorous enough to disturb the clot, though.
Answered 1/1/2014
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Absolutely not!: Do not rinse, spit out or drink with a straw for at least the first 24 hours after an extraction. This may dislodge the blood clot in the socket and result in delayed healing and possibly a dry socket. Follow directions give. Were you not given them? If not, call and get them.
Answered 1/1/2014
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