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

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

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

Question 3

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 4

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

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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 5

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

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

Question 6

my tooth extraction blood clot failed, what to do?

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Gauze, pressure: Failed? Do you mean it is still bleeding? Use a dry sterile gauze or a wet tea bag over the socket and held in place with gentle pressure for 45 minutes. If you still have any concerns or problems, call the dentist who extracted the tooth.

Question 7

tooth extraction and now i have a blood clot. help?

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Normal: Having a blood clot in the site of the extraction is normal and help with healing.  It should go away with time and i would suggest leaving it alone.  If you have a blood clot somewhere else, see your physician.

Question 8

can a blood clot be lost on 4th day after tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Follow instructions given after the procedure.
A dry socket is extremely painful if the clot is lost.

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

tooth extraction blood clot did not stay in place. what must i do?

Accepted Answer

Go back: If there is pain, please call the doctor who exreracted your tooth.

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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 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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My tooth extraction blood clot failed, what to do?

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Tooth extraction and now i have a blood clot. help?

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Can a blood clot be lost on 4th day after tooth extraction?

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Tooth extraction blood clot did not stay in place. what must i do?

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