Wisdom tooth removal - clot came out with gauze packing?

Question

So I had a wisdom tooth removed today, straightforward and easy. As I took the gauze packing out (after 1/2 hour), the clot came out with it. Will it re-clot if I leave it alone or is this a pre-cursor now to dry socket?

Answer 1

What you probably removed looked like the clot, but really was just the blood that seeped while the clot was forming. It sometimes looks like a clot, sort of stringy looking and deep red, but it isn't the clot. If you still have some bleeding that's fine, just don't play around with it and don't use gauze unless you really need to. You may want to call the dentist office and describe the appearance of the gauze you removed to make you more comfortable, but I'm sure you're just fine. When I fist started out working in dentistry a lot of years ago, I wouldn't let a patient leave until the bleeding stopped. Many times I had to check the socket visually because I thought it came out on the gauze. After doing this some oh, 100 to 500 times, I realized I was being too cautious, the clot was always there. You are doing the exact same thing which is unusual for a patient. Just follow the dentist instructions and I'm sure you'll be just fine! Good luck!

Do Not rinse your mouth until 24 hours have passed. You can drink cold non carbonated drinks, milk, tea, smoothies. But do not rinse at all! You will distrub the clot for sure if you do rinse.

Answer 2

If it's still bleeding it is possible that it might re-clot, but it is likely that it will become a dry socket.
Don't do anything to the area right now, don't rinse it out, or anything. Call the office (it should be open) and ask them what you should do. You can also look at the instruction sheet that they gave you with your procedure.
They'll do a post-op in a couple of days, but you don't want to be in pain over the weekend, so it doesn't hurt to give them a call today, if they are in the office.
I work at a dental office, and we don't mind helping out our patients, we want to make you comfortable, so if there is anything that we can do to help let us know.

Answer 3

you will be okay, i just had my tooth removed and it clotted after I took gauze out. It will still bleed a bit but put another gauze in mouth but wet it before hand.

Answer 4

Prevention
Steps that both you and your dentist or oral surgeon take may go a long way in helping prevent dry socket or to reduce your risk.

What your dentist or oral surgeon can do
Although dry socket has been recognized since the late 1800s, medical science has yet to develop a surefire way to prevent it. Some research suggests that treatment with certain medications such as antibiotics before or after oral surgery may reduce your risk of dry socket. However, this practice remains controversial, and some believe that preventive treatment with antibiotics isn't appropriate because it may contribute to problems such as antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Talk to your dentist and oral surgeon about using these medications or precautions when you have tooth extraction surgery:

Antibacterial mouthwashes immediately before and after surgery
Oral antibiotics
Antiseptic solutions applied to the wound
Medicated dressings applied after surgery
What you can do before tooth extraction surgery

Seek out a dentist or oral surgeon with experience in tooth extractions.
If you take oral contraceptives, try to time your extraction to days 23 to 28 of your menstrual cycle, when estrogen levels are lower.
Stop smoking and the use of other tobacco products at least 24 hours before tooth extraction surgery.
Talk to your dentist or oral surgeon about any prescription or over-the-counter medications or supplements you're taking, as they may interfere with blood clotting.
What you can do after tooth extraction surgery

Avoid spitting for the first few days.
Don't drink with a straw for the first few days.
Don't drink carbonated beverages for two to three days after your tooth extraction.
Gently brush teeth adjacent to the extraction site.
Don't rinse your mouth vigorously or excessively.
Resist the desire to touch the extraction site with your fingers or tongue.
Eat soft foods and foods that don't have residuals, which are particles that may lodge in your socket. Avoid pasta, popcorn and peanuts, for example. Instead, eat mashed potatoes, pudding, or clear or cream soups.

Answer 5

first call the dentist.
i would not really think this is too much of a problem, take a teaspoon of salt, in a warm glass of water and gently rinse your mouth.
it will clean out the opening, and promote the healing..
good luck

Answer 6

Ewww..your gonna get dry socket