“Can I brush my teeth after a rhinoplasty?”

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“Can I brush my teeth after a rhinoplasty?”

I am a 29 year old female. I want to know if I can brush my teeth after a rhinoplasty?

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**Dr. Robert Carl Ciardullo** Plastic Surgeon White Plains, NY · Accepted Answer

Dr. Robert Carl Ciardullo Plastic Surgeon White Plains, NY

Yes you can, there is no reason why not

**Barry J. Cohen** Plastic Surgeon ROCKVILLE, MD · Accepted Answer

Barry J. Cohen Plastic Surgeon ROCKVILLE, MD

Yes

**Dr. Laurence Ian Arnold** Plastic Surgeon Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accepted Answer

Dr. Laurence Ian Arnold Plastic Surgeon Fort Lauderdale, FL

I would discuss this with your board-certified plastic surgeon.

**Dr. Michael J. Bass** Plastic Surgeon Lexington, KY · Accepted Answer

Dr. Michael J. Bass Plastic Surgeon Lexington, KY

Yep

**Dr. James M. Landeen** Plastic Surgeon San Antonio, TX · Accepted Answer

Dr. James M. Landeen Plastic Surgeon San Antonio, TX

Yes, but do it carefully. Do not be vigorous in the effort. Floss, then brush easily.

**Dr. Louis Mes** Plastic Surgeon Lafayette, Louisiana · Accepted Answer

Dr. Louis Mes Plastic Surgeon Lafayette, Louisiana

You may have some discomfort under your top lip when you do brush your teeth but there is no reason not to brush.
Dr. Mes