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7 day old lower teeth extraction.i have food stuck in the sockets what can i do to get it out? i am rinsing with salt water but it's still stuck.
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5cc syringe : Use the syringe with the warm salt water solution. Keep gently rinsing the socket until all of the food particles have been washed away. You need to use this technique after meals and bedtime (4-6 times per day). Good luck.
Answered 10/24/2014
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Try water pic: A water pic may help you gently flush out the socket.
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