they were pulled out 4 hours ago.
I dont think the wounds are bleeding but my spit is still bloody.
Is this normal?
2007-03-19 06:14:24 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
It's normal to have pre-op bleeding after have teeth extracted.
You will have a blood clot sitting in the tooth's socket and if you drink anything hot, lie down, rinse to vigorously or even smoke you can upset the clot and encourage it to bleed!
If the dentist/dental nurse have given you some bite packs, bite down on one of these, if not try using wet kitchen towel to bite on, avoid using anything like cotton wool as this will get stuck in the hole and can be very messy!
It's worth remembering that the blood will mix with the saliva and this can make it seem a lot worse than it actually is.
If the bleeding is still continuing 2moro call your dentist and make an appointment.
2007-03-19 09:50:59 · answer #1 · answered by The Original Highbury Gal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely, I had all 4 taken out a few years back. Think they did a bodged job personally. The right side of my jaw swelled so much i looked like a freak, people were staring at me. The boyfriend thought it was highly funny. Git!.I bleed for quite a while, but it's normal...Oh I remember being told before i left the hospital to rinse my mouth with salty water, apparently it helps with the germs. Enjoy
2007-03-19 06:37:06 · answer #2 · answered by lisa_t197 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say it's normal it only takes a little blood mixed with your spit to make it look like there is a lot, it's like if you cut your finger and run it under the tap you think there is lots but there's not.
2007-03-19 09:21:15 · answer #3 · answered by Bernie c 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course it's normal. It's only been 4 hours. Don't spit just to spit. Change the gauze in your mouth. Any questions, call the dentist/oral surgeon.
2007-03-19 06:21:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is totally normal. It's sounds more like it's jut oozing and it's mixing with your saliva so it looks like it bleeding. If you feel like it's still bleeding then wet a tea bag and bite on it for 30 mins. The tatic acid in the tea will help to stop the bleeding.
2007-03-19 06:18:34 · answer #5 · answered by kristylee116 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
it is not unusual to have a small amount of blood from the socket site for the first one or two days. So when you will see there will be a trace amount of blood in what you expectorate for the next day . Try not to rinse for the first 24 hours
2007-03-19 06:26:28 · answer #6 · answered by terry a 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, you also might want to increase your vitamin K intake to improve natural blood clotting. Don't over do it, but take some in pill form or find natural sources if you can eat.
2007-03-19 06:38:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is perfectly normal you have to allow plenty of time for them to heal and keep sleusing your mouth out gently after you have eaten, as they can become prone to infection really easily.
2007-03-19 08:15:35 · answer #8 · answered by holly b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes,keep the guaze on there till stop bleeding.
2007-03-19 06:18:51 · answer #9 · answered by mak_nit_crimson 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont worry, its normal. just try not to suck at the split. easier said than done i know.
2007-03-19 06:25:28 · answer #10 · answered by val f1 nutter 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋