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A member asked:
When can i stop rinsing my mouth with salt water after a tooth extraction?
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Right away: I dont think you should be rinsing at all after an extraction. You dont want to dislodge the blood clot and rinsing could do that.
Answered 4/12/2020
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About 5-7 days: You shouldn't start until the second day, so the clots have formed. Otherwise you might rinse them out and may get a dry socket. After 24 - 36 hours you can rinse 3 - 5 times a day -gently- for the next 5 - 7 days.
Answered 4/8/2019
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