If you just had four teeth taken out, your mouth is probably sore, swollen, and kind of annoying right now. And yeah brushing your teeth might feel risky.
So here’s what most dentists actually say (plus what worked for real people):
🛑 First 24 Hours: Don’t Brush
Just skip it. No toothpaste, no rinsing, no spitting.
You need those blood clots to stay in place, or you could end up with dry socket. Not fun.
✅ Day 2 and Onward: You Can, But Go Easy
After the first day, most people start brushing again carefully. The trick is:
- Soft brush only
- Stay away from the surgery spots
- Use something gentle (nothing whitening or minty)
Don’t swish or spit too hard just let water or paste kind of fall out of your mouth.
🧴 Toothpaste People Use After Extractions
Here’s what folks tend to go for (and what dentists usually approve of):
- Biotene – good if your mouth feels dry or raw
- Sensodyne – gentle and won’t sting
- Parodontax – for gum support, not harsh
Skip anything with charcoal, peroxide, or baking soda it’s too rough right now.
💊 Extra Help for Healing
This might sound random, but I took this gum and teeth support formula for a few days after the extractions. It’s herbal, not a painkiller or anything, but it helped with swelling and bleeding a lot. Not required, but I noticed a difference.
❌ Stuff to Avoid the First Few Days
- Whitening or charcoal toothpaste
- Electric toothbrushes near the wounds
- Alcohol mouthwash
- Rinsing or spitting hard
- Straws
Real Talk Recap
- Day 1: no toothpaste
- Day 2: use a soft brush and mild toothpaste, stay away from the sore spots
- Use warm salt water rinses if your dentist says it’s okay
- Some people take this gum repair supplement to speed up healing (I did, helped me)
- Don’t overthink it just be gentle and let your mouth do its thing
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