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A member asked:

Blood clot from tooth extraction shrinking already. it's only been 2 days. normal?

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Dr. Denny Cho answered

Healing: The blood clot should diminish in size as the healing process occurs.

Answered 4/28/2020

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Dr. Joel Doyon answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Cosmetic

Normal: Yes, that is normal. Some people heal very quickly.

Answered 11/24/2019

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I think my blood clot fell out after my tooth extraction 2 days ago. But so far I haven't felt any pain. Would it pain as soon as it fell out or after?

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