Hi, after a tooth extraction can the clot ooze for several days?

Yes: Oozing from an extraction is not unusual. However, it can be minimized by application of direct pressure to solidify the blood clot. This is done by folding gauze up, fitting it into the gap where the tooth was removed, and biting down so it compresses the site firmly. Maintain the pressure for several hours, changing the gauze as needed. Repeat if any bleeding or oozing recurs.

Not normally: The bleeding should stop with the first few hours following an extraction. It is common to have a trickle of blood in your saliva for the first 24hrs. If you have constant oozing contact your doctor. You may try to place a damp tea bag over the socket for 30 minutes with pressure. The tannic acid in tea helps the blood coagulate. Good luck.

Tooth extraction: is a surgical procedure and is not completely risk-free. Pain, swelling, bad breath and infection following surgery is usually at its worst 24 – 48 hours after surgery. After that it should subside more and more every day and after 7 days stop. However, after few days bleeding is not normal. See your dentist or an oral surgeon for post-op appointment and treatment. Take care.