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17 day old 2 lower wisdom teeth extraction. food seems to be stuck in one socket. cannot get out with salt water or syringe. what now?
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Go back to OS: I would go back to the oral surgeon/dentist and have the area evaluated and possibly professionally debrided (cleaned/flushed out.) Trying to do so yourself may cause infection or other problems, and slow the healing process
Answered 11/3/2014
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Wisdom tooth healing: It is important to remove food debris while you are healing to prevent infection. If you cannot do this and you are having pain or swelling contact your extracting dentist for advise. They know you and your case best and can help you.
Answered 3/23/2016
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