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A member asked:

Is it possible for the dental surgeon putting medicated gauze pack in wisdom teeth site to prevent a blood clot from forming?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Doubtful: There would be no reason for an oral surgeon to place a dressing in your extraction site to promote more bleeding. If you have a problem following an extraction, call the office that extracted the tooth for further assistance.

Dr Malerman agreed

Answered 5/31/2014

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