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Is 30 to 45 minutes how long it takes for a blood clot to form at the tooth extraction site?

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Dr. Mathew Chengot answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Depends on if you ar: Normally should stop bleeding in less than 5 minites.

Answered 1/10/2013

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