After a tooth extraction, do not clean the teeth next to the healing tooth socket for the rest of the day.You should, however, brush and floss your other teeth thoroughly, and begin cleaning the teeth next to the healing tooth socket the next day.The tongue should also be brushed. American Dental Association answered. After a tooth extraction, do not clean the teeth next to the healing tooth socket for the rest of the day. You should, however, brush and floss your other teeth thoroughly, and begin cleaning the teeth next to the healing tooth socket the next day.