Thanks Bryanna,
I've had the gauze in since I left the surgeon's office, changed it twice. thought I would have to keep it in all night but I could see myself swallowing it. My daughter had dry socket when she had her wisdom's taken and I remember how much pain she was in.
Thanks again, Terry
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Originally Posted by Bryanna
Hi Terry,
Glad to hear the tooth was removed!
You should apply constant pressure while biting onto the gauze for the first 45 minutes. Remove it and if it is actively bleeding, slightly dampen 2 more pieces of gauze and bit down for another 30-45 minutes. Continue to do this until the bleeding stops. Usually by the first or second time, the bleeding subsides.
If it continues to bleed.... you can moisten a tea bag and bite down on that for 20 minutes. The tannin in the tea will cause the blood to clot.
Please do not use any mouthwash to rinse with. Gentle salt water rinsing is all that is necessary and therapeutic beginning 24 hours after the extraction.
If you get a chance... let us know how you are doing.
Bryanna
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