This section of our website is in development. We apologize for the incoThere may be a metal healing abutment protruding through the gum tissue. Oral Hygiene If prescribed an oral rinse, use the night of the surgery at bedtime. The day after surgery, the rinse should be used twice daily, after breakfast and before bed. Be sure to rinse for at least 30 seconds then spit it out. Warm salt water rinses (1/4 teaspoon of salt in a cup of warm water) should be used after meals. Brush your teeth and the healing abutments. Be gentle initially while brushing the surgical areas. Wearing your Prosthesis Partial dentures, flippers, or full dentures should not be used immediately after surgery. This will be discussed in the pre-operative consultation.