Post wisdom teeth extraction?!
Question:
Post wisdom teeth extraction?
it's been exactly 5 days since i had all my non-impacted wisdom teeth extracted, and the swellings gone down, but today (sounds gross) i was getting food out of the area and i noticed it was a little bloody. but like gushing blood but just a little bloody, like i said. and the general area feels a little funny... do you think it feels funny because the swelling has gone down and theres no more cushioning? and about the bloodiness.....is that normal?
any info is appreciated.
thanks in advance.
Answers:
As a dentist myself I can assure you that minimal bleeding/oozing can last several days after an extraction, if the bleeding continues or worsens then you will want to give your regular dentist a call. A dry socket will usually present itself within the first 72 hours after an extraction, usually after those first 72 hours the chances of dry socket decreases considerably. It can actually take months for the extraction site to completely heal and even then there may always be an indentation. Continue taking any medications your dentist may have prescribed and continue with warm salt water rinses, this will insure that food debris does not get into the socket and will also help fight off infection. Good luck and hope you are feeling better soon!