August, thank you so much for all your information, it was so very helpful. So you didn't have to clean the cavity right away? Gosh they made me get in there in my second week.

Too answer your questions, I lost part of my right palate and three or four teeth and wear the obturator. I use a gauze and forcep to get in and clean. It doesn't hurt and it's clearing up very well. I can't wait until this regimen is over. That's why I'm trying to do my best at cleaning the area. I don't go up to high I just get what I can.

The maxiofacil dentist removed all the packing and plate one week after surgery. Then I rinsed with the chlorhexidine three times a day. The second week I started cleaning the cavity area three times a day I'm doing pretty good with it now.

What is a cotton oval and do you think using my thumb would be more effective than the forcep?

When did you stop cleaning the area and when did you start using salt water?

Your information was of tremendous help. It's nice to be able to share this with someone who has gone through it.