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How Can A Bleeding Tooth Socket Be Treated?
Hi! I had two of my wisdom teeth extracted three days ago. Everything was fine until tonight when I did something terribly stupid. Well, I have just dislodged the blood clot in lower socket by water floss. I tried to be careful but still managed to that far. Now I can see some bleeding and chances are that I will develop dry socket. The problem is, I cannot go and see my dentist until after 4 or 5 days. Is there anything I can do to prevent the unthinkable now? Thank
Fri, 13 Apr 2018
Hello,
In case if the clot is dislodged then there is a possibility that in the next 4-5 days it will become severely painful. So if you are sure that the clot is dislodged then you should immediately consult your dentist and get examined. A medicated dressing like zinc oxide pack will be placed in the extraction socket so that it starts healing.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
In case if the clot is dislodged then there is a possibility that in the next 4-5 days it will become severely painful. So if you are sure that the clot is dislodged then you should immediately consult your dentist and get examined. A medicated dressing like zinc oxide pack will be placed in the extraction socket so that it starts healing.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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