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A member asked:
How soon should you be able to see the clot in the socket after tooth removed?
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Shortly after: Usually a dentist will recommend keeping pressure on the extraction site for 30 minutes after an extraction. You should be able to see a blood clot forming within that time.
Answered 10/30/2012
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Few hours: Blood clot forms fairly quickly after tooth removal, typically a couple hours after extraction. It can be lost quickly so don't rinse vigorously, brush the area or eat on the side for 24 hours.
Answered 10/24/2017
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