Question 1

is  some redness on  the gums normal for a while after tooth extraction?  i have no pain, just some red spots.

Accepted Answer

Normal post-op: Erythema (red nessof the tissue) is one of the normal cardinal signs of inflammation that occur after a procedure, such as an extraction. 
If pain, swelling or fever occur, consult the treating dentist.

Question 2

had a tooth extraction 6days ago upper left side... my question is why do i have 4 red spots on the gums and sore where the dr. pulled the tooth....

Accepted Answer

Call your dentist: After an extraction it is normal to have some discomfort and the socket will take several weeks to look normal , you need to see the dentist so he can see exactly what you mean by 4 red points, can tell over the internet.

Question 3

wisdom teeth extraction. just recently the back left spot aches and is sensitive. is this normal? i got my wisdom teeth out in december and it is now april so i find the pain strange. it doesn't seem like the my molar is digging into the gum but the spot

Accepted Answer

Did : Did you have all four wisdom teeth extracted, or just the lower left molar?

If you still have your maxillary left wisdom tooth, it may be occluding against the tissue in that area. Hard to tell sight unseen.

Get it checked out just to be sure.

Question 4

is it normal that my gum feels itchy after a tooth extraction?its been a week now (2nd molar). ive had itching on and off and assumed its healing?

Accepted Answer

Appears Normal: People heal differently, and depending on the difficulty of the extraction, it can take up to two weeks for the gingiva to close over the socket. Do you have sutures? After a week the sutures can be saturated with bacteria and that can certainly cause the area to feel "itchy". If you have no real pain or swelling, you should be fine.

Question 5

i was wondering is it normal that your gum bleeds all day after tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Normal oozing: If it's actively bleeding all day, then it would be a genuine problem. If you have gone through life never having had a bleeding problem, then likely what you are experiencing is oozing. After extraction, some blood oozes and mixes with the saliva, and you spit it out as a pink fluid all day. This is normal.

Question 6

what is one way to stop my gums from bleeding after having a tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Depends : If you just had the tooth extracted, you should only bite on gauze for about an hour.  If you keep gauze in your mouth longer, you may pull out your blood clot.  You can also bite on a wet tea bag for ten minutes.  The tannic acid will help clot the blood.  Do not suck on anything, smoke or spit for 24 hours. If you continue to bleed, contact your dentist.

Question 7

infected gum after tooth extraction with ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Dry socket???: May depend upon the tooth that was extracted and if there was infection there prior to having it taken out.  Time frame is also important- was it taken out recently or a few days have gone by?  Call the dentist/oral surgeon

Question 8

when you have swollen gums is tooth extraction possible?

Accepted Answer

Possible...: ...but not preferable. Swollen gingiva can be caused by infection or severe inflammation. It is usually best to have these issues under control before the extraction, but there are exceptions. See your dentist for further guidance.

Question 9

for what length of time your gums sore after a tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Sore gums: The area around the extraction can be sore for more than a week it all depends how the tooth was extracted and if the gum was flapped back
go back to the dentist and have it evaluated.

Question 10

can i take midol for gum pain one week after wisdom tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

"gum pain": Unless there is an ulcer problem, a better anti-inflammatory would be any commercial form of ibuprofen.  If the pain persists beyond another week, see your dentist to removed the wisdom tooth to check for infection/abscess.

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Is some redness on the gums normal for a while after tooth extraction? i have no pain, just some red spots.

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Had a tooth extraction 6days ago upper left side... my question is why do i have 4 red spots on the gums and sore where the dr. pulled the tooth....

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Wisdom teeth extraction. just recently the back left spot aches and is sensitive. is this normal? i got my wisdom teeth out in december and it is now april so i find the pain strange. it doesn't seem like the my molar is digging into the gum but the spot

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Is it normal that my gum feels itchy after a tooth extraction?its been a week now (2nd molar). ive had itching on and off and assumed its healing?

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I was wondering is it normal that your gum bleeds all day after tooth extraction?

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What is one way to stop my gums from bleeding after having a tooth extraction?

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Infected gum after tooth extraction with ulcers?

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When you have swollen gums is tooth extraction possible?

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Can i take midol for gum pain one week after wisdom tooth extraction?

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