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Had a tooth extracted one month ago. its healing fine. i got into habit of doing salt water rinses & wonder if theyre still necessary at this point?
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Rinses: No longer necessary. What you need to do is brush gently 2x/day for 2 full minutes BY THE CLOCK w a pea-sized portion of fluoridated toothpaste, and floss or WaterPik 1x/day. Make sure you see your Dentist for regular examinations and cleanings.
Answered 3/17/2018
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