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What Causes Persistent Bleeding From Tooth Post Wisdom Tooth Extraction?
I had my 4 wisdom teeth extracted today 8 hours ago. I am still bleeding quite a lot. I have also experienced a feeling of being cold. I was shivering immediately after the surgery up to a few hours ago. I am still feeling a bit cold but to a lesser extent now. Anything to worry about? Thanks
Thu, 30 Apr 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern.
As per your query small amount of bleeding after extraction of wisdom tooth is quiet normal for 12- 14 hours, but if you have persistent bleeding reason behind is large area of laceration because you got your fourth teeth extracted in one visit. I would suggest you to wash gently oral cavity with cold water, wipe off clots outside cavity and apply moistened gauze pad on extraction site for 30 minutes at least. To avoid bleeding sit upright and don't spit again and again. Avoid vigorous activities. Don't smoke for at least 72 hours.
Apply ice packs inside and outside oral cavity to reduce swelling and it helps in clot formation. Take ibuprofen or Tylenol 200 mg tablet after every four hours to avoid pain.
Drink lot of water and cold liquids. Take very soft diet to eat. Don't brush oral cavity, only rinse with mouth wash.
Visit your dentist if bleeding did not stop at all as that could be due to formation of dry socket. Get sutures done.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern.
As per your query small amount of bleeding after extraction of wisdom tooth is quiet normal for 12- 14 hours, but if you have persistent bleeding reason behind is large area of laceration because you got your fourth teeth extracted in one visit. I would suggest you to wash gently oral cavity with cold water, wipe off clots outside cavity and apply moistened gauze pad on extraction site for 30 minutes at least. To avoid bleeding sit upright and don't spit again and again. Avoid vigorous activities. Don't smoke for at least 72 hours.
Apply ice packs inside and outside oral cavity to reduce swelling and it helps in clot formation. Take ibuprofen or Tylenol 200 mg tablet after every four hours to avoid pain.
Drink lot of water and cold liquids. Take very soft diet to eat. Don't brush oral cavity, only rinse with mouth wash.
Visit your dentist if bleeding did not stop at all as that could be due to formation of dry socket. Get sutures done.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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