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What can be done to stop my gums from bleeding after having wisdom tooth removed?
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Pressure: Bite on sterile gauze for 15 min. Then, no rinsing. Repeat as necessary.
Answered 4/28/2013
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Tea bag: If it's just the extraction area, first of all, it it is serious bleeding, get back to the dentist that pulled the tooth. If you think it is more minor, applying firm pressure over the site with a moist tea bag, for 30 minutes, has been a home-remedy for years.
Answered 5/9/2013
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