“When can I brush my teeth with toothpaste after an extraction?”
I had a tooth extraction yesterday. I want to know when can I brush my teeth with toothpaste after an extraction?
5 Answers
The toothpaste on its own won't harm an extraction site although it may cause a stinging sensation. Agitation and damage with a toothbrush is the greater concern as it can harm and disturb clots and early healing tissue effectively creating setbacks in healing. I usually encourage patients to avoid the teeth neighboring an extraction site for 48 hrs. After that, they can brush gently those teeth with a soft bristle brush.
You can brush any today. Just be gentle around the extraction site.
Thanks for your question.
Your dentist, would have given you instructions after your extraction. Please refer to them and follow the instructions. Generally, you can brush your teeth avoiding disturbing the extraction site. Also, avoid rinsing for at least 24 hours. Please make sure you call your dentist and clarify any questions you may have and make sure you do not need a follow-up appointment.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery,
Dr. Nelly
Your dentist, would have given you instructions after your extraction. Please refer to them and follow the instructions. Generally, you can brush your teeth avoiding disturbing the extraction site. Also, avoid rinsing for at least 24 hours. Please make sure you call your dentist and clarify any questions you may have and make sure you do not need a follow-up appointment.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery,
Dr. Nelly
You can brush your teeth the night following your extraction before bed. Just try to avoid the area around the extraction site. Also avoid any heavy swishing or spitting to prevent losing the blood clot and getting a dry socket. You can just hang your head over the sink and let the toothpaste fall out.
The extraction site is tender so be careful for about 2 weeks. To clean the gums very gently you can dip gauze in a mouthwash and just carefully and gently clean around the area, but do not poke or touch the site itself with your fingers or the tongue.
Hope this helps,
With gratitude,
Sheena Bhatia, DDS
Hope this helps,
With gratitude,
Sheena Bhatia, DDS
