I got my wisdom teeth extracted 7 days a go. My left side started bleeding 2 day!
Question: I got my wisdom teeth extracted 7 days a go. My left side started bleeding 2 days ago. What should i do?
Answers:
Don't Touch the clot at all, else it will worsen the condition.
If your teeth is bleeding then you can put gauze there and can apply some pressure by biting on gauze.
The clot which is present over the top of molar is natural and is the sign of healing gums, if you remove the clot then the healing process will be disturbed and more bleeding will result.
Try to apply cold application over the cheek, which will result in vaso-constriction and will reduce the bleeding chances as well.
If problem persist, then consult your dentist, where you had your extraction.
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Do NOT touch the clot. Do NOT drink alcohol for a few days either and do NOT take aspirin for a few days for pain relief, take Paracetamol instead.
The original clot has been dislodged and allowed the gum wound to start bleeding again. If this clot does stay in place, the bleeding will eventually stop. However, if this present clot also dislodges and bleeding reoccurs, then immediately place a cotton wool ball on the wound and hold in place gently, with your teeth. Immediately go to your dentist, or A&E, (E.R.), and you may require one stitch to hold the gum together until it heals.
Go back to the orthodontist. A stitch probably fell out, and it may not have had long enough to heal.