I have just gotten a tooth pulled about 2hrs ago and it hurts really bad. What do I do?

Question

The tooth was infected.
The tooth was broken off and the rest was inside my gums.
I have MOTRIN for the pain but doesn't seem to be working.
It wont stop bleeding, but I keep gauze on it.

Answer 1

KYLE,
FOR THE BLEEDING USE A COLD. WET TEABAG AND PLACE IT OVER THE EXTRACTION SITE.DO NOT HAVE GUAZE IN BETWEEN. KEEP THE BAG IN PLACE FOR AT LEAST 30 MINUTES W/O REMOVING IT AND DO NOT PLAY WITH THE EXTRACTED SITE OR USE STRAWS OR EAT ANY FOODS THAT WILL GET STUCK IN THE SOCKET.
IT TAKES IBUPROFEN SOME TIME TO WORK.

Answer 2

Some bleeding may occur for some time after your tooth extraction. In most cases this bleeding can be effectively controlled and stopped by placing a piece of moist clean gauze over the empty tooth socket, and then biting firmly on this gauze for 45 minutes to an hour. Make sure that the gauze is positioned so when you bite down it applies pressure directly on the extraction site. If you bite down and your teeth come together fully you may not be placing much pressure on the gauze.

It is both firm pressure and maintaining this pressure over a prolonged period of time (45 minutes or so) that are important factors when this technique is used. Don't keep changing the gauze, just put some in and then clamp down on it for 45 minutes to an hour.

If the bleeding seems to be persistent, a slightly moistened tea bag can be a very effective substitute for gauze. One of the components of tea (black tea, the regular stuff you would make iced tea from) is tannic acid. Tannic acid can aid in the formation of blood clots and this technique can be very effective. (Same instructions as above, just substitute the tea bag for the gauze.)

If a small amount of bleeding persists after 45 minutes then repeat these instructions. If heavy bleeding is still present then contact your dentist.


In general, the cleaner you keep the extraction site (the hole in the bone where the tooth has been removed, also referred to as the tooth's socket) the quicker it will heal. Beginning 24 hours after your tooth extraction, you can gently rinse the socket with warm salt water (1/2 teaspoon of salt in a cup of water) after meals and before bed. Do not use commercial mouth rinses, they may irritate the extraction site.

Answer 3

Sorry to tell you but there really isn't anything else you can do. Your dentist gave you Motrin. That's what we do also. It's only been two hours. Give it some time and it will start to feel better. The bleeding will stop soon. A few hours for it to continue bleeding is normal. The harder you bite down on the gauze the sooner it will stop. Don't drink with a straw today or it will start to bleed again.

Answer 4

Well, yes, it hurts more than braces, but unlike braces, the pain won't last for more than a few days, at a week at the maximum, and you'll get to eat plenty of goodies during that time - for my sister, the gum surgeon recommended ice cream :] You'll just have to eat softer more chewable foods that are easy on the teeth and gums. It'll feel sensitive and painful the first day, just like it does with any tooth pulled (but more intense since the wisdom teeth have quite long roots,) but it'll subside after a few days, don't worry. In the end your gums will be much better off having done the procedure! Be brave because you'll be ok!

Answer 5

You can remove the gauze & gargle with warm salt water.
If you have food in you, you can safely take up to 800 mg. of Motrin every 6 hours.
Call your doctor tomorrow & ask for something stronger.

Answer 6

I just got 2 teeth pulled 4 hours ago and one is still bleeding. My dentist reccomended that I put on cold tea bags. It stopped the bleeding. If that doesnt work call the dentist

Answer 7

Follow Dr Albert's instructions. He gets best answer.

The tanins in the tea bag promote coagulation.

I used 4 advil 3 times a day for 2 days for the pain & swelling (per Doc's instructions) and I used an ice bag on the side of my face - in fact I slept on it.

Answer 8

whatever you do dont smoke cuz that dry socket aint no joke. call your dentist and see about getting some antibiotics and some stronger pain pills. in the mean time gargle with salt & warm water. good luck man i feel for you.

Answer 9

Call the dentist office and tell him to give you a pain killer. something like tylenol #3 will really. help and destract the pain away for like 4 hours.

Answer 10

Maybe give it a day or two to settle down, and if that doesn't work, maybe see a doctor or take some pain relieving tablets.