How long can one begin brushing with toothpaste after having all 4 impacted wisdom teeth removed? Also, is mouthwash recommended and if so, what kind/brand?
I have just been brushing with water and rinsing/syringing with salt water as I didn't want to get toothpaste in the sockets.
2007-02-09 16:45:02 · 4 answers · asked by C C 1 in Health ➔ Dental
I just had a wisdom tooth removed about 2 weeks ago. It's okay to use toothpaste, just be very gentle in the area of the socket. I asked my oral surgeon about mouthwash & she said it actually inhibits healing, so wait to use mouthwash for a few weeks. She also said not to use products like Orajel or Anbusol because they inhibit healing as well.
2007-02-09 16:57:31 · answer #1 · answered by Emily & her mommy love Da Bears! 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that is the clot... leave it there or you will have a "dry socket" which is very painful. It should be safe to use toothpaste... just rinse really well after.
2016-05-24 20:55:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep rinsing your mouth out with salt water, for approx, 2 wk,s as your gums start to heal, mouth wash is OK ,but remember it has alcohol in it and it might burn or sting.
2007-02-09 17:01:24 · answer #3 · answered by Gumbo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the next day you can brush your wound gently with or without toothpaste
extra information|:
the day you extrate the teeth...
you should rinse with warm salt water frequently
don't spit the saliva & blood out & no smoking, drink wine,do vigorous exercise for whole day
2007-02-10 02:23:17 · answer #4 · answered by Kellogg 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋