Food stuck in socket

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Emmab

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Hello

Sorry its me again. I have some food stuck in my wisdom tooth socket (day 6 post extraction) I am now in no pain and I have tried swishing it out with salt water but its really jammed in there.

How long can I leave it before I should be worried?
 
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honestdoc

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The mouth has great healing potential so I wouldn't worry too much. I wouldn't traumatize the area any more while allowing any debris to naturally exfoliate. The only time to worry is if you develop abnormal swelling and or pain.
 

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