Question 1

how long is bleeding normal after wisdom tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

A half hour: A certain amount of bleeding is to be expected following surgery. Slight bleeding, oozing, or redness in the saliva is very common. Excessive bleeding may be controlled by placing a gauze pad over the area and biting firmly for thirty minutes. Repeat as needed until bleeding is stopped. Take care.

Question 2

how long does bleeding last after wisdom tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Up to 24 hours: You should not bleed profusely at all.  Oozing can last up to 24 hours.  Pressure is the best way to stop bleeding.  In the mouth, place a moistened teabag on the site and close for 30 min without letting up.  The pressure over 30 minutes, plus the tannic acid in the tea will promote coagulation.

Question 3

ght bleeding 6 days after top wisdom tooth extraction. please help?

Accepted Answer

Call your dentist: Who can discuss this issue and see you for an evaluation if he\she feels it's necessary.

Question 4

i was wondering is it normal not to have any bleeding after wisdom tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it's normal: Yes and that is ideal to have no bleeding after the first half hour after an extraction.  You might just have some great clotting factors that help prevent bleeding.

Question 5

i really need some answers! why am i still bleeding 5 days after my wisdom tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

See dentist: I recommend you go back to the dentist who extracted the tooth and have the extraction site examined. The gingiva (gums) are in an active healing stage at this point and can be readily disturbed and easily bleed just by eating some hard, crusty type foods and even by brushing your teeth and gums.

Question 6

docs can you explain, is slight bleeding normal after wisdom tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

It' normal: Yes, slight bleeding is normal after an extraction.  Just keep pressure on clean gauze for 20 minutes.  Then check.  If more oozing occurs, bite on gauze for 20 more minutes.  Keep doing this until bleeding stops.

Question 7

could  i rinse with salt water if i'm still bleeding after wisdom tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Pressure Is Better: First wipe away any clot over the gum surface.  Then place a moistened teabag on the bleeding site and close together for 30 minutes without letting up.  You should be sitting upright with a cold pack on the cheek.  Drink plenty of fluids!

Question 8

possible reasons for bleeding gums after wisdom tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Blood clot: The blood clot may have become dislodged. Bite on sterile gauze for 15 minutes and avoid rinsing or disturbing the new clot. See your surgeon if it continues.

Question 9

please advise what is the process for a wisdom tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: In order to remove a wisdom tooth surgery will most likely be necessary as the teeth may be impacted (buried) or have multiple roots.  The process is to lift up the gum around the tooth, removing bone that is covering the tooth, ; cutting the tooth into pieces to remove it.  This is true of most lower wisdom teeth while most upper ones are removed in one piece. Usually with local or IV anesthesia.

Question 10

when can i masturbate after a wisdom tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

24 hours: Any activity that increases heart rate or blood pressure should be avoided for a minimum of 24 hours after the bleeding has ceased after dental extraction in order to minimize the risk of losing the blood clot and continued bleeding to occur.

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