Now: If there is not bleeding then it should be fine to resume brushing with toothpaste. Be gentle.
Answered 6/20/2014
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Yes: unless the tooth was surgically removed tooth-brushing can begin once a clot is organized, but should be done with a soft nylon brush and gentl pressure.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Yes: You should have already been brushing with toothpaste. I recommend brushing with toothpaste the next day, but just be careful around the extraction site with the toothbrush itself.
Answered 11/5/2014
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Yes, you can: brush your teeth gently after each meal. Avoid brushing around the extraction to prevent dry socket. Take care.
Answered 4/24/2016
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Extractioni: If you are not bleeding then it is ok to gently start brushing and flossing!
Answered 1/3/2015
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Toothpaste ok: You can use toothpaste to brush your teeth. You didn't mention if you had stitches where the tooth was removed. If you have stitches that need to be removed, you just need to use care with the brush around that area.
Answered 6/26/2017
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