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I stabbed wisdom teeth extraction site with irrigation syringe, now bleeding steadily. cant see dentist soon. what can i do? taken out 2 weeks ago.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Pressure: Bite down on gauze for 15 minutes. Do not rinse. Repeat four times if necessary. The bleeding should stop.

Answered 11/27/2017

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Bite on a tea bag: Biting on a tea bag (real tea...not herbal!) can help blood to clot.

Answered 5/18/2016

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