when can i stop rinsing with salt water after wisdom tooth extraction

Hello! Typically, you should rinse with salt water for about a week after wisdom tooth extraction. It helps in keeping the wound clean and reducing the risk of infection.

If you discontinue rinsing with salt water too soon, you could potentially increase your risk of developing complications like dry socket, which is a painful condition that extends the healing period.

After a week, the extraction site should have healed enough for you to stop saltwater rinses. However, you should continue to maintain good oral hygiene. If you experience any unusual symptoms, when in doubt always check with your oral surgeon or dentist.