I got a wisdom tooth extracted five days back, why is it still bleeding?

Question

Hi doctor,

I had a wisdom tooth removed five days back. It was bleeding heavily until two days ago, but now the bleeding has mostly gone. But, it bleeds when I brush my teeth. Is there anything to do other than to put padded pressure on the void of the tooth?

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern. Here, I assume that you do not have any bleeding disorder. It seems the initial blood clot after the extraction was dislodged for some reason, and the bleeding continued. Yes, putting padded pressure on the socket is the right thing to do in such a condition. Further, do not spit or gargle for 24 hours. Do not eat hot food or drink coffee or tea either. Do not sip through a straw. Consume more cold things, like ice cream, and apply ice packs from outside. As the bleeding has stopped, the clot has been reformed, and a slight oozing of blood from the site is normal for two to three days. Brush lightly near that area. And follow up with your dentist after seven days of extraction.

Hope it helps.