Yes: Flossing your teeth is important so that your mouth remains clean. This will help the sockets to heal with lower risk of infection. Make sure your fingers/hands are well washed and clean so as not to introduce germs into your mouth. You may need to be gentle and careful to keep the healing wound well protected.
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After wisdom teeth: Actually, proper brushing and flossing should begin the next day. You just want to be especially careful near the area of the extractions. Good oral hygiene is essential to wound healing.
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Flossing: You should start brushing and flossing the day after your extractions. It is important to keep your mouth as clean as possible so, that you heal as quickly as possible. It may be tender so be very gentle as you are flossing and brushing. Any concerns call the extracting dentist.
Answered 3/29/2014
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The same day...: You can keep the rest of your mouth clean right after the extractions... Just don't disturb the surgical sites!
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