Question 1

how can i tell if i lost my blood clot after tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

DRY SOCKET!: Horrible taste in mouth and pain sometimes worse than you had before your tooth was removed!

Question 2

i have this strange large blood clot after tooth extraction, what oculd this be?

Accepted Answer

Slow leakage: These are formally known as an exophtic hematoma, aka "liver clot." they occur when inadequate hemostasis, such as biting on a sterile gauze, is not maintained long enough.  The bleeding continues at a slow pace and then the blood coagulates outside of the socket.

Question 3

thoughts? could salt water help form a blood clot after tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Clot: Saltwater won't help it form but it will help soothe the area and kill bacteria.

Question 4

what happens to a blood clot after a tooth extraction?

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Organizes: The blood clot organizes with tissue ingrowth which is gradually replaced with bone.

Question 5

lost part of blood clot after a tooth extraction on friday but i'm not in pain?

Accepted Answer

That: should be fine as long as you are not bleeding

Question 6

i have no blood clot after wisdom tooth extraction, help?

Accepted Answer

Dry socket coming : Go back immediately to dentist for irrigation and a dry socket paste to be placed in extraction sites.Take your meds also.

Question 7

is it possible to accidentally knock out a blood clot a week after tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Clot: Blood clot may come out after one week of tooth extarction

Question 8

blood clot loose after wisdom tooth extraction. how do i keep it in place?

Accepted Answer

Care of the clot: Keep well hydrated, don't suck, spit, rinse vigorously or allow yourself to become dehydrated.  Clean it carefully.

Question 9

my blood clot came off after a tooth extraction, help please?

Accepted Answer

Get treated!: A dry socket is infection that develops in the bone socket. The oral cavity is loaded with bacteria that can infect a socket that has lost its blood clot. It is best treated by careful debridement to remove the layer of infected bone and to restart bleeding that important in the development of a full socket blood clot. Perscription antibiotic and anti inflammatory medication is often indicated.

Question 10

how long should a blood clot stay in place after tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

About 24 hours: We try to keep patients from smoking, rinsing out their mouths or sucking on a straw for the first 24 hours. Even if you do abide by this..A dry socket can still occur.  But don't be afraid to call the doctor and ask for help. He may have to medicate the hole.

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How can i tell if i lost my blood clot after tooth extraction?

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I have this strange large blood clot after tooth extraction, what oculd this be?

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Thoughts? could salt water help form a blood clot after tooth extraction?

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What happens to a blood clot after a tooth extraction?

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Lost part of blood clot after a tooth extraction on friday but i'm not in pain?

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I have no blood clot after wisdom tooth extraction, help?

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Is it possible to accidentally knock out a blood clot a week after tooth extraction?

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Blood clot loose after wisdom tooth extraction. how do i keep it in place?

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My blood clot came off after a tooth extraction, help please?

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How long should a blood clot stay in place after tooth extraction?

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