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Tooth Extraction
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Ouch - had a tooth taken out today (5 hours ago) Have come home with some aftercare instructions which I'm sticking to. Bit worried about the bleeding. I can stop it easy enough but then it might start up again. Anyone know when it will stop completely and I no longer have to drink blood flavoured water? What the worst possible scenario if it does continue to bleed longer than it should?
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Ray's right, the warm salt water will cleanse and not harm the raw sore bit. Try to keep your tongue away from the hole, and if you can, don't eat any solids til tomorrow - soup, juices, etc. Don't worry though, it will stop bleeding, it's just traumatic as it's in your mouth, and feels like more than it really is. You have my sympathy - I had 4 out recently, and it wasn't nice.
Ray's right, the warm salt water will cleanse and not harm the raw sore bit. Try to keep your tongue away from the hole, and if you can, don't eat any solids til tomorrow - soup, juices, etc. Don't worry though, it will stop bleeding, it's just traumatic as it's in your mouth, and feels like more than it really is. You have my sympathy - I had 4 out recently, and it wasn't nice.
scoobydooby it should have stopped almost by now. your blood will start to clot over. It alswas looks worse in your mouth as the saliva is mixed with it. my poor little granddaughter only 5 , had to have a double tooth taken out the other week because of an abcess. hers stopped bleeding within a few hours. keep your tongue out of the hole though or it well start to bleed again. hope you feeling better tomorrow. Brenda x