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After an extraction, if i lose my blood clot, will it bleed?

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Dr. Joel Doyon answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Cosmetic

No bleeding: You will probably not have any bleeding after losing the clot, because the clot is the result of the stoppage of bleeding. You will have a dry socket, and that is usually quite painful.

Answered 7/3/2015

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A member asked:

After an extraction, if i lose my blood clot, will it bleed?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Joel Doyon answered

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