When can I brush my teeth again after having a molar extracted?

Question

I had a molar extracted on 8/25/08. It's now the next day and my teeth are feeling a little hairy and I really want to brush them. Is it ok to brush them yet? My dentist said not to rinse my mouth for 24 hours and it's been 24 hours. I just wanted some other opinions before I put brush to teeth.

Answer 1

BRUSH! lightly, but if you dont the area can get infected!

Answer 2

you can brush after 24 hrs.

brush with your left hand if you are right handed and right if you are left handed. hold the toothbrush like a pencil not like a child holding a fork.

it feels really strange, but it keeps you from brushing too hard.

Answer 3

Hey

Yes .

I just got both my top premolars out yesterday..Hurt a fair bit.

I cant go a day without brushing.

Just brush around it, and make sure you brush as many teeth as possible ;)

Make sure you don't touch the gap with the brush, hurts a bit.

Answer 4

There is a lot of information about this on http://www.teethwhiteningrevies.com  

Answer 5

Follow your dentist's advice.  Brush gently for the next few days, especially around the extraction site.

Answer 6

When I had mine out, they said I could brush them after 24 hours. So yes, you can brush them and rinse with warm salt water!