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How often do I change the gauze after getting your wisdom teeth removed?
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∙ 12y ago
You should just use the gauze until the heavy bleeding stops. Then remove the gauze and let the area start to clot. This will expedite the healing process. Do not break the clot as this is necessary for the healing porcess. Try to eat soft foods an do not swish or brush the extracted areas.
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∙ 14y ago
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How many times do you change the gauze when you get a molar pulled how often and how long?
just had my molars removed how often do i change the gauze an for how long
What happens if you smoke marijuana after getting your wisdom teeth removed?
Yes you can. The Doctors recommend waiting 48 hours AT LEAST. And then when you do decide to smoke, take small hits and put a gauze in over your holes to keep from getting dry socket.
Does the gauze inserted in dry sockets go on its own or does it have to be removed by the dentist when the healing process is complete?
The gauze will fall out by itself
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How log does the clove oil gauze last and do they remove it?
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What does oral surgeon pack socket with and stitch over after wisdom tooth removal?
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How do I get the Gauze off that stuck to my toenail bed?
I have no idea. I have the same problem. I has a toe nail avulsion and nail removed and now gauze is stuck to the nail bed. I cant get the gauze removed even after extensive warm salt water soaking. I guess the answer is soaking and waiting for the nail bed to heal. I am so confused.
I have dry socket and the dentist just packed it and if does feel better. What happens to that gauze . I am afraid to eat because the gauze may fall out.Does it just fall out after a few hours?
The gauze is medicated with a simple form of local anesthetic. It is packed into the socket and it will not likely come out. After a day or two it will need to be removed. If the socket is still painful, the dentist may repack it with fresh medicated gauze. It too will have to be removed after a few days. Eventually, the socket will calm down, and the gauze will not have to be replaced.
Can you smoke directly after you have your wisdom teeth extracted?
You can pack the site with moist gauze, bite down and then inhale...this will keep the clot in the tooth. You must use moist gauze for each smoke for 3 days, or 8 days for a wisdom tooth. How do I know? I am a smoker and have had two teeth pulled this month alone on separate occasions. If you keep the hole covered with the moist gauze, your clot will stay where it needs to be :)
Can you replace your gauze with a cold towel a while after a wisdom tooth extraction In other words is it okay to use a cold strip of cloth to hold back the bleeding rather than gauze?
It is not advisable to use a cloth to hold back the bleeding. It is medically advisable to use the gauze.
How long should you continue changing the gauze after getting a wisdom tooth pulled?
The gauze is there to soak up the excess blood. Basically you only have to keep the gauze in until the bleeding stops - however, you may find it will stop bleeding than may start back up this is normal. If you find excessive bleeding you must have it checked.
Is it ok to smoke a cigarette after getting wisdom teeth pulled with gauze over the sockets?
Only if you want to take the risk and pain of dry sockets. Even if you have gauze over the open sockets you are still sucking in air and drawing that smoke and air into the sockets. Think about it. Gauze is not a solid bandage. It is absorbent to prevent bleeding but still allow a minimum amount of air to promote healing. When you are dragging on a cigarette you are increasing the volume of air to the at risk area drying up what the gauze is trying to keep moist for the purpose of healing. I would recommend strongly against it.
