How long after getting a tooth filled and pulled can i brush?

Depends: Simple extraction, possibly the next day. Surgical, difficult extraction, light rinsing (baking soda in warm water) do not swish., just let it drool out of your mouth over the sink. Don't brush for a few days, you may brush the other side anytime. Filling-composite, is already hard, ok to brush. Filling-amalgam, set by 24 hours, ok to brush then.

Not the same answer: After a filling, it depends on the type and location of the restoration., normally, you can start that day, ask your dentist. After an extraction, it depends on the difficulty of the extraction, sutures, health of the pt, too many factors to make recommendation without more info. Normally you can clean the same day, with care.

Gently brush!: I tell my patients to wait 24 hours before brushing to avoid dislodging the blood clot. Then brush all the teeth except around the extraction area. After 24 hours, use warm salt water rinse to keep the extraction area free of food debris. Let the water dribble out of your mouth - don't spit forcibly.

Two questions: A composite bonded filling can be treated the same as a natural tooth as soon as you leave the office. Wait one hour after an amalgam filling. Follow instructions given by the dentist doing the extraction. Usual recommendation is no eating until local anesthesia worn off, no rinsing for 24 hours, then be gentle regarding brushing, eating, rinsing and will vary based upon difficulty of extraction.