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How long does it take for a blood clot to form after getting a tooth pulled?

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Dr. Jeffrey Goldstein answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

Starts immediately.: The blood in the extraction site begins to form a clot very quickly. The clot organizes, or becomes stronger over the next 12 to 24 hours, .

Answered 12/13/2012

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Dr. Hong Chen answered

Minutes: A healthy adult should form a clot within minutes after a tooth has been extracted. If the patient is on medication such as Aspirin or other blood thinners, the clot may take longer to form. The patient should contact their dentist if bleeding doesn't stop and no clot is formed.

Answered 2/26/2017

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Right away: The socket where the tooth was quickly fills up with blood , which clots and later on turns into bone. If that blood clot dislodge from the socket for any reason like rinsing or smoking or drinking through a straw , the socket gets inflamed and you get dry socket which in this case needs another visit or visits to your dentist to treat it.

Answered 3/26/2013

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