please help me

[Carl]

I just got an extraction on tuesday ( 06-17-14 at 6:00 pm ) but Im not sure about the instruction for after the extraction. I called back the clinic and no answes. please anyone to help me with these questions ? after 40 hours extraction..........
a) can I RINSE with salt and water ( really need this ) ???
b) do I need to use a special toothpaste or anyone ???
c) untill when I have to use gauze on the wound ??? Thank for any help..

 

[LADentalclinic]

You should wait 36 hours before rinsing with salt water which it sounds like you have passed. This is to prevent accidentally spitting out the blood clot which would leave your bone exposed. (Dry Socket) You don't need to use a special toothpaste, just be gentle. I wouldn't think that you'd still be bleeding by now. You can stop biting on gauze when the bleeding stops. If you are still bleeding try biting on a plain wet tea bag. Tea contains tannins which help with clotting. I hope this helps.