2007-01-23 15:27:35 · 21 answers · asked by jossmith142 1 in Health ➔ Dental
No. You should only leave the gauze in for an hour or 2. When the bleeding stops, take it out. You could swallow it & choke to death if you are sleeping.
2007-01-23 15:31:03 · answer #1 · answered by Sweet Cheeks 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The 'Average Joe' bleeds anywhere from 1-3 hours after an extraction. Some people 'free bleeders'.. can bleed up to 24 hours, after an extraction. We dont know your case...
Leave the gauze in until you stop bleeding. Every 30 minutes, change the gauze out. NOW... if your doctor gave you pain meds and you took them and you fall asleep... Dont stress over it. It's no biggie, people do it all the time. Try to prop your head up though while sleeping. The likelyhood of you swallowing the gauze is close to none either way!
2007-01-23 16:35:50 · answer #2 · answered by debs 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should only leave the gauze in for about 30 minutes unless you are still bleeding. If the bleeding continues for more than 2 hours you need to call your dentist. You may be seeing some pinkish or reddish streaks on the gauze, keep in mind that mixed with saliva it looks like a lot more blood than it is. You can always wet a tea bag in water and place it in your mouth over the socket and apply gentle pressure for a few minutes. The tea has tinnic acid in it that helps the clot to form. Avoid hot drinks, cold are fine and don't use a straw or smoke. The sucking type action of the straw can break the clot loose and cause the bleeding to start again, which will cause a dry socket to develop. Hope I've been of some help. Good luck!
2007-01-23 15:43:51 · answer #3 · answered by HeatherS 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no, take the gauze out. you only need to leave it in for a couple hours or untill the bleeding stops after having a tooth taken out. if its still bleeding when you are ready to go to bed, rinse with some warm salt water and see if that helps. if it continues to bleed, dont leave any gauze in your mouth, and just lie a towel across your pillow so you dont ruin your pillow. if it is still bleeding in the morning, you need to call your dentist. sometimes it takes a little longer for the bleeding to stop. also, try propping up your pillow a little higher, to elevate your head. i hope you feel better in the next couple days!
2007-01-23 15:48:46 · answer #4 · answered by superyduperymommy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was instructed to leave the gauze in for about an hour. The bleeding was done by then and it was fine to take it out. If your mouth is still bleeding I would leave in the gauze, otherwise take it out. If they are your wisdom teeth it would be longer though.
2007-01-23 15:32:58 · answer #5 · answered by mammamia 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No No it is very risky & unwarranted. Wound after extraction heals within 10 minuites. While a sleep gauze can go to throat & choke you to death.
2007-01-23 15:33:08 · answer #6 · answered by Dr. Arun 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should only use the gauze for a couple of hours, until the bleeding stops. If the bleeding does not stop consult your dentist or a doctor.
2007-01-23 15:32:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, you only need it to help stop the bleeding.
Remember not to use a straw for drinking because sucking can loosen the blood clot. You need the blood clot there so you won't get a painful dry socket.
2007-01-23 15:36:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the gauze should have been removed at the surgery when the bleeding had stopped...not only may it choke you but it is now a infection risk..remove it...and tomorrow start some hot salty mouthwashes
2007-01-23 16:25:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm a dentist.
No. You should never leave anything in your mouth like that for an extended period of time. It is a potential source of infection.
2007-01-24 18:21:54 · answer #10 · answered by Nebula D 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋