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A member asked:

I got a tooth pulled on the very back bottom at about 3:30. after how long until i can take the gauze out. ?

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3 hours: Best is to keep biting firmly on the cotton for 3 hours and holding some ice against the outside of your cheek for those 3 hours. After the 3 hours - no more cotton, no more ice, and do not spit or rinse out. Next, eat all the ice cream you want.

Answered 3/20/2013

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