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Old 12-09-2015, 09:14 AM
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Hi Jan,

If the sockets are healing well, as your dentist has told you, then there is no need to have to irrigate the sockets with a syringe. Thorough oral hygiene and rinsing with warm salt water 3-4 times a day until the gum tissue closes completely is all that is necessary.

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Originally Posted by JG1993 View Post
Hi!

Thank you for the information. I seem to be doing good without any pain killers or clove oil. Am I likely to develop an abscess if I let the gums just heal over on their own and do not engage in the act of pushing apart my gums to let the hole remain open? Provided I am rinsing with salt water and maintaining good oral hygiene and that nothing gets caught in the socket while it's healing. I am really nervous about keeping my gums open like that, I just want them to be able to close


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***I have been in the dental profession for 4 decades. I am an educator and Certified Dental Assistant extensively experienced in chair side assisting and dental radiography. The information that I provide here is my opinion based on my education and professional experience. It is not meant to be taken as medical advice.***
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