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What should you do if bleeding continues hours after a tooth extraction?
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∙ 16y ago
The dentist may have provided gauze for you to apply to the wound. If you have followed their instructions, and the bleeding is more than oozing, you should contact them ( they may have an after hours number) or a local hospital. A wound will bleed for about a half-day, but excessive bleeding should be treated. A clot needs to form at the wound site, and anything that prevents this should be avoided, including frequently disturbing the site, blowing your nose a lot and coughing. Reduce activity, but keep the head elevated. See the Related Links below, and seek medical help if your situation seems out of the ordinary.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 16y agoYou should call the dentist. I wish you luck, I remember how painful it was for me to have all 4 of mine cut out. Good luck and God Bless:) Although it is rare to bleed three days after the extraction, do not panic. Call your dentist. He or she will look at the state of the blood cloth.
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∙ 17y agoHello - Yes this can sometimes happen. The longer it takes your Gum to heal the longer you can bleed for. Usually bleeding will stop within 48-72 hours.
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∙ 16y agoUse gauze pads or tea bags. Do not smoke. If after a day it is still bleeding, call your dentist.
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∙ 9y agoAfter an extraction, it is normal to have bleeding the next day. However, if you are concerned that it is a large amount or something like that you should consult the dentist.
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∙ 15y agogo bak too your dentist as there is something oviously wrong xXx
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∙ 15y agoCall your doctor. It should not still be bleeding. If you removed the packing too soon it may have caused this. Call your doctor.
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∙ 12y agoI say a week or two from personally having all 4 wisdom teeth out at once. After 3 days I could finally put my top and bottom teeth together!
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∙ 13y agothe nerve is not dead
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Is it normal to bleed after 48 hours of extraction?
No, if you are still bleeding 48 hrs after a tooth extraction, consult your dentist. If it is another type of extraction, your question should be more specific.
When is ok to remove the guaze form an tooth extraction?
replace the gauze every 15-20 minute for a bout a hour and half or til bleeding stops. if bleeding continues for more then 24 hours contact your dentist.
How long do you keep gauze in after having a tooth pulled?
After tooth removal you should keep gauze in your mouth over the wound and apply gentle pressure until you have stopped bleeding. If bleeding continues for 36-48 hours contact your dentist/doctor.
Had two teeth pulled still bleeding how long do they bleed I had two teeth pulled today at 1200 pm and its after 8pm and still bleeding pretty good is this normal Im not having too much pain?
Continue to bite on cotton gauze over the extraction sites. If you are still bleeding after 12 hours, place a moistened teabag over each extraction site bite down for the next several hours. If you are still experiencing significant bleeding 24 hours after the surgery, contact the dentist and follow his/her instructions.
Should a lab still be bleeding after she had her puppies?
It can take up to 2 hours for it to stop bleeding.
If the wisdom teeth is bleeding is it infected?
It is normal for bleeding after wisdom teeth extraction. The bleeding might come and go for 24 hours, but should not be constant in a high flow. If this is the case, call your dentist. If you don't have coton gauze anymore, you can put a wet tea bag and bite on it. It acts as a coton and it has tannic acid which slows down the bleeding. Signs of infection would be a flow of puss coming out of the hole. If you are not sure, see your dentist.
Your husband had 19 teeth pulled today and had dentures put inBut his mouth is swollan and the bleeding is bad what can you do?
First off, leave the denture in. Do not remove it for at least 24 hours. If you have removed it and can't get it back in, call the dentist and follow his/her instructions. If bleeding continues beyond 24 hours, contact the dentist.
Why is there bone where my wisdom teeth used to be?
Third molars, especially in the mandible (lower jaw) are often found in states of impaction, therefore often necessitating bone removal by the oral or maxillofacial surgeon during extraction. The bone you are feeling is either the mandible (lower jaw) or the maxillary bone (upper jaw). This is found to be normal, however should you develop pain or bleeding in or around that extraction site, you should contact your dental health professional immediately, as increased bleeding after the first 24-48 hours may be a sign of a dry socket (blood clot dislodged or that failed to form).
What do you do for the swelling after 24 hours of the day of the extraction?
Ice.
How many hours do you wait smoking weed before surgery?
you should wait at least 7 hours before or you could have stomach bleeding
What does minimal bleeding from head wound mean?
It does not mean much more than if you had a minimal bleeding on a wound elsewhere. Minimal is good, and it should form a crust within short time. If it does not form a crust and carry on bleeding for hours upon hours, then I would suggest you have somebody to have a look at it.
What aftercare is prescribed following a tooth extraction?
Once the clot is formed, it should not be disturbed. The patient should not rinse, spit, drink with a straw, or smoke for at least 24 hours
