Hi Bryanna,
Thanks so much for the reply!
I have been rinsing my wisdom tooth removal sites with warm salt water but not the whole mouth. Will start.
No clumps have become dislodged. I have been a bit afraid to use a toothbrush near the sites (being the first molars and wisdom were removed at the same time, it is a bit sore and healing). Will definitely begin using a q-tip! Thanks for the advice!
No follow up was scheduled, the surgeon works at many clinics and rotates each day (only at my dentist 1x/month).
I have been using chlorohexidine 2x/daily as prescribed and using a syrgine to dislodge any trapped food particles.
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Originally Posted by Bryanna
Hi Htown,
Thanks for posting the pictures.
It is normal for some tiny particles of bone graft material to come out of the sockets until the wounds close. If a lot more than a few, say like a small clump of material came out then that could be a sign that you are losing the graft.
The upper site does look inflamed. I can see plaque accumulating in some areas on both sites. Be sure to clean the teeth around the extraction sites. If you are uncomfortable using a soft toothbrush on those teeth then use a wet q tip dipped in salt water to remove the plaque before it hardens to calculus. Are you rinsing with warm salt water? It is wise to continue to do that until the sites have closed. Please refrain from using any mouthwash as the harsh chemicals will only irritate the wounds and can disrupt the healing.
Are you scheduled for a post op appointment with the oral surgeon? It is always best to see him within 2 weeks of the surgery.
Bryanna
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