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I'm wondering how long do you keep the gauze in for after a tooth extraction?
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I recommend 20 min: The point is to apply pressure on the wound long enough to stop any bleeding. If the bleeding has stopped, then you can remove the gauze but be ver gentle because you do not want to dislodge the clot.
Answered 11/29/2013
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