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Is it a concern if I have bleeding one day after tooth removal?
Query: Hi doctor, I got my wisdom teeth out yesterday and they have been bleeding for over 24 hours. Is this normal? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, it is normal. You just keep a cold cotton pack for the next two hours at the socket. This will make the clot. Then start with saline water mouthrinses five times a day for the next whole week. Take a 1/4th teaspoon of salt in a cup of lukewarm water and rinse it. I... Read Full »
What is the yellow fluid coming out from my extracted wisdom tooth socket?
Query: Hello doctor, I surgically removed my lower left wisdom teeth five days ago. I still have a yellow liquid mixed with saliva that tastes a bit sour keep coming out from the surgical site. I do not have any fever, numbness, or pain. Do I have an infection? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since it is already five days, you had the extraction. By now, you should be entirely relieved from all symptoms. I would like to see the surgical site. Kindly upload an image of the area, and I will let you know for sure whether any infection or any other reason. ... Read Full »
I got a tooth removed five days back but the pain still persists. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a tooth removed five days ago. I took antibiotics before the removal but not after. I had heavy bleeding for ten hours. Since the numbing wore off I have been in pain and taking medicine every two hours to help with the pain. The blood clot is still there, with no pus, no fever, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I had gone through your query and understand your concern. As per your history, it looks like there is either a root stump left or most probably there is a sharp bony chip or edge that is causing pain. The second reason may be the dry socket (burning pain, whitish sock... Read Full »
Why is there extended bleeding following the tooth extraction?
Query: Hello doctor, I left the dentist at 3:45 after getting a big top right molar pulled. It is still bleeding at 6:30. Is that fine? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, it is normal. Sometimes it takes 24 hours to get bleeding arrested. Just take a big pack of cotton, place it in the socket, and bite it very tightly. Keep it in this position for like 2 to 3 hours. Do not check in between. After it, remove and then have some icecre... Read Full »
Why is there bleeding after three hours of tooth surgery?
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter just had a tooth surgery and bleeding is not stopping. Is it normal? Three hours before only she had it. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I had gone through your question and I can understand your concern about your daughter. No, the bleeding should have been stopped with a half hour or two, but maybe the clot has been dislodged from its position and it has bled now again. You need to role cotton, steril... Read Full »
I had wisdom tooth extarction before four days and started bleeding profusely now. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 23-year-old male. I had my wisdom teeth taken out four days ago, and it has started to bleed profusely while I was sleeping, and it seems I cannot get it to stop. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do the following things urgently to stop bleeding. 1. Take big cotton, crush some ice and put in it and then place the pack tightly at socket place where it is bleeding. 2. Keep this cotton pack at a place for two hours. 3. After it takes out cotton and have some ... Read Full »
Is sleeping with gauze in mouth after extraction safe?
Query: Hello doctor, I got my number 32 extracted at 1:30 PM. It is now 12:40 AM. I am not bleeding a lot but it is still coming out. Any advice? I would like to sleep but would hate to swallow blood in my sleep thus making me sick. Can I sleep with gauze in mouth? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. If the bleeding is still there and you are not able to sleep, change the guaze and wet the another guaze and put it there. If bleeding will not stop you can use a guaze with ice pack. My suggestion is do... Read Full »