Wisdom Teeth Removed...Sleeping With Gauze Pads?

Question

I had my wisdom teeth removed yesterday morning, and I followed all of the instructions the surgeon gave me. Expect in the booklet it said, don't sleep with gauze pads. I grind my teeth when I sleep so to avoid dislodging the blood clot I slept with gauze pads... could this do any harm? I cleaned my mouth gently by brushing and salt/water mix, and took some antibiotics prescribed.

Ryan: I meant could this slow down the healing process or cause some sort of infection?

Answer 1

Grinding in your sleep will not dislodge the clots; the gauze is used as a temporary 'band-aid' until the bleeding stops.

The only harm from sleeping with the gauze pads would be if you choked on them...

Once you've healed, get an occlusal guard (nightguard) made. It will help with the grinding...

:)

Answer 2

I had my taken out 3 months ago and the bleeding would normal stop 4 or 5 hrs after ur teeth is removed. Also i dont think u need the gauze pad at night.

I never the bleeding stop 2 hrs l8r, but there will be no harm.

Dont worry

Also it would hurt for a little while

Answer 3

The warning of gauze pads is meant to prevent possible choking

Answer 4

I certainly have had my 4 tooth pulled and for some week i grew to become into living on warm soup, mashed potatoe, baked pumpkin. All delicate ingredients. It does experience gross eating once you have stitches on your mouth yet you get used to it very at as quickly as. attempt to stay far flung from something no longer person-friendly with the aid of fact the final situation you p.c. to do is accidently pull out the stitches while they arent waiting again out. stay sparkling of icy chilly food like ice cream and so on, the nerves the place the understanding tooth have been are so mushy!! sturdy luck you would be fantastic.

Answer 5

if your still here i guess it was fine