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With high blood pressure is it ok to rinse mouth with salt water the day after a tooth extraction? or is this not safe ?
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Salt Rinse: There is absolutely no need to gargle or rinse with salt water after an extraction. You run a very high risk of dislodging the blood clot which usually results in a very painful dry socket. The wound will heal on its own.
Answered 4/8/2019
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