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A member asked:
Got my tooth removed yersterday i want to know as to how i can treat it so that it can heal?
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Be patient: If there are sutures in there then be careful not to disrupt them. In general, stay away from food that is too hot, spicy or salty.Chew mostly on the opposite side. Rinse out your mouth with water frequently.Continue to brush and floss.Eat mostly soft foods without any tiny seeds or kernels in them.If the pain is severe or there is a lot of bleeding, call your dentist.
Answered 8/3/2014
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Instructions: Most dentists give oral & written instructions to follow. Your own body will do the healing. Some things to help it along: do not rinse out the first 24 hours. After that, rinse gently and continue to brush and floss properly, even near the extraction sites. Eat soft foods and try to eat on the other side as much as possible. Get enough rest and eat nutritious foods. Call if you have any questions
Answered 8/3/2014
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