Q. Is it normal to have bleeding and mild pain after a wisdom tooth extraction?
Hello doctor,
I got my lower wisdom tooth removed the last week. It was impacted and was inside the bone. Everything seemed normal, but after a check-up with my surgeon, I had bleeding from the extraction site, which did not stop for hours afterward. Now almost a week after the extraction, I still have mild pain but no fever or anything that could be linked to an infection. Is it normal? Should I contact my surgeon for an appointment?
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I have gone through your query and understand your concern.
Mild pain after a wisdom tooth extraction is normal for the next few weeks. There is quite a delay in your healing, but it should resolve soon. I suggest you continue the prescribed antibiotics for the said number of days. Meanwhile, I suggest the following:
- Avoid hot, spicy, and hard foods, which may aggravate pain and cause delayed healing.
- Brush and rinse your mouth gently.
- Do not use a straw to consume liquid foods. Negative pressure like sucking will cause the socket to bleed again, giving you a strange taste.
- Do not touch the extracted site or the suture with your tongue, finger, or brush. This can cause socket infection and will delay healing. If left undisturbed, this should heal soon.
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