Wisdom teeth: Warm water and salt rinses --- how long?

Question

Ok, so I had my two lower wisdom teeth surgically removed on Wednesday (08/06/2008). Things seem to be healing up nicely: the bleeding stopped within 12 hours of surgery, and my swollen jaw is already getting less swollen. I was told to rinse with 1 tsp of salt in 8oz. of water after every meal. But how long do I keep doing this for? Like how many days? (Tomorrow will be 72 hours since the surgery.)

Answer 1

You should just keep doing this until your holes are grown back. It just helps clean them so you won't be at risk for getting an infection. I had four of my wisdom teeth removed 8 days ago, and I'm still doing it.

Answer 2

i had my wisdom tooth remove july 22 and i am still doing salt water rinses on auguist 9.