A member asked:

Hi, i had a wisdom tooth taken out in hospital today and had dissolvable stiches. i think they have came out and it is still bleeding. what do i do?

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Dr. Cynthia Archer answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Call the surgeon: Who performed the extraction. They will want to know you are having this problem and will be able to advise you of what to do. Good luck and heal speedily!

Answered 10/25/2014

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Dr. Peter Karsant answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Bleeding: First thing to do is to bite on some water moistened gauze for at the least 1 hour on your way to see your surgeon as the sutures are important for proper gum healing. Next follow all the instructions the surgeon gives you; everything will heal.

Answered 10/28/2014

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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Consider calling OS: I would consider calling the oral surgeon, but you can try biting on a wet gauze or a caffeinated tea bag, which has tannic acid which helps with clotting. I would also call the oral surgeon just to let them know.

Answered 10/28/2014

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