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8 days after a very difficult tooth extraction of a lower molar my blood clot came out while rinsing. what should i do? the pain hasn't got much worse

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Dr. David Martin answered

Specializes in ENT - Head & Neck Surgery

Molar extraction: As long as you don't have much pain, i'm not worried about a dry socket. Eight days out, i think you should only get better from here. Feel better.

Answered 5/16/2015

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Dr. Kenneth Rotskoff answered

Continue rinsing: It ti does not hurt continue with what you wer e instructed to do after the extraction. It it starts to hurt go back to see your dentist.

Answered 8/31/2013

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A member asked:

8 days after a very difficult tooth extraction of a lower molar my blood clot came out while rinsing. what should i do? the pain hasn't got much worse

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. David Martin answered

Dr. Kenneth Rotskoff answered

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