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How long should I keep gauze in after a tooth is pulled?
Query: Hello doctor, How long should I keep gauze in after a tooth is pulled? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. After a tooth is extracted, it is advisable to keep the gauze in the site for 30 minutes, in the same position. After 30 minutes, do not spit, take the gauze through your hand and discard. This is to arrest bleeding and help in clot formation by pressure method, and ... Read Full »
I had a lower molar extracted 11 days ago, and the whitish clot has come out. Is this normal?
Query: Hi doctor,I had a lower molar extracted 11 days ago. Then, about twenty minutes ago, the whitish clot that had been there for days came out. So now I have just a hole. Is this normal? Did I do something wrong? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You are totally fine. Your socket is healing. Make sure that there is no food lodgement or deposits and that you maintain it clean. It is helpful to do lukewarm water plus salt gargling after every meal. In addition, do a gum massage by hold... Read Full »
My wisdom tooth blood clot came out. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor, Before eight hours, I got my wisdom tooth out. My mouth was filled with blood. Just 30 minutes ago, a small piece like a blood clot came out of my bottom right socket. When I look at my holes in the mirror, they are all filled with dark blood. Can I get a dry socket? Should I need to go b... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since your socket is filled with blood, there is nothing to worry much. Regarding this socket, I cannot assure you without seeing the image. Maintain your oral hygiene and follow the instructions given by your dentist. Do warm salt water gargling after a day and for the... Read Full »