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01-30-2015, 08:07 PM | #1 | ||
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01-30-2015, 08:20 PM | #2 | ||
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Oh yeah by the way the sutures were removed by the dentist too
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01-30-2015, 09:01 PM | #3 | |||
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Hi covertid,
Usually a dry socket occurs within the first 2-7 days post op. However, if the sockets are chronically irritated by chewing on them, impacted food debris or excessive usage of the irrigating syringe, then the healing can become comprised. It is okay to gently irrigate the sockets with warm salt water 2-3 times a day. The purpose of the irrigation is to gently dislodge food debris, not clean the sockets out as if they were dirty. Swishing with warm salt water basically does the same thing. All oral wounds from tooth extractions are going to have an unpleasant odor until the gum tissue closes over. Of course if food is impacted in the wound the odor will be worse. Also keep in mind that many people will not adhere to a different diet during the healing phase and that is the most common reason for food impaction in the wounds. Something else that would help with the odor and help keep your mouth really clean would be to use a tongue scraper once a day. The best time to use that is after you brush your teeth at night. Bryanna Quote:
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01-30-2015, 09:07 PM | #4 | ||
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Thank you for the prompt reply. I guess I will just rinse saltwater 4 times a day and irrigate the hole at night before I sleep, to prevent any food lodge inside, is it a better idea? Thanks alot! |
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Hi covertid,
Yes, that regimen should be fine. It's been a couple of more days... how are you feeling now? Bryanna
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02-03-2015, 12:16 AM | #6 | ||
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Hi, yes been following this strictly to prevent anything bad. Anyway I saw white patches at the side of the gum. Is that the granulation tissue?. I dont feel anything though
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02-03-2015, 12:58 AM | #7 | |||
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covertid,
Granulation tissue is lumpy, not flat. White patches could be a few things. It could be the natural sloughing off of some dead tissue which is normal and should stop soon. Or you could be using too much salt and that is causing the tissue to slough off too much. Just put a 1/4 tsp of salt in a 3 oz glass of water when you rinse. If the white patches become sore or you develop red sores in the center of the patches then you have developed canker sores or herpes sores. These can occur after a tooth extraction. They can take up to 21 days to heal completely. However, these ulcers are always sore. So it yours are not sore, then don't be too concerned about them as they should subside very soon. Bryanna
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