Bleeding with wisdom tooth extraction........help!!!?

I had my bottom wisdom tooth taken out today, at the dentist, and he said it didnt really need a stitch, but the bleeding has got worse, and over the socket it has formed a massive jelly like clot. Is this normal?? Also i have slight pain on swallowing. I cannot eat anything as my whole jaw has stiffened too. I didnt think it would be this bad after! x

Bleeding with wisdom tooth extraction........help!!!?
If there is a clot there try not to disturb it, this is the first part of the healing process and if the clot is dislodged not only can it start bleeding again but can increase your chances of developing a dry socket.





If you find it does bleed again roll up a clean handkerchief or damp towel and bite down for a full 20 min, dont take it out every few mins, you need to apply constant pressure for 20 min, if not stopped repeat this for another 20 min, if again after this second full 20min of constant pressure you find its still bleeding then you may have to go to a + e or contact your dentist depending on the time of day, avoid tissue as this will only stick to the clot.





your jaw will be stiff prob coz you were open fairly wide and for a longer period of time than normal, pin on swallowing is prob due to the wound in your mouth being so far back, i would recommend that you take Ibuprofen for the next few days, this is the best painkiller for dental pain and it is also an anti-inflammatory painkiller meaning it will help reduce inflammation and swelling, follow instructions on packet do not exceed the max daily dose, usually 6 x 200mg tabs also only take ibuprofen if you are not asthmatic and dont have any stomach problems.





last thing from the day after getting your tooth out use hot salty mouth was after every meal if possible to keep the area nice and clean
Reply:The clot is what blood does to form a plug to prevent further bleeding, DO NOT remove it. Yes it is not a minor thign to have a wisdom tooth out, and it can be very painful for several days. Just watch out for infection and gargle with salty warm water every so often.
Reply:Quite normal. As the previous respondent has said gargle with a mouth wash or salt solution. Two or three days you won't notice it.
Reply:That's normal. Give it a day or so and then start rinsing with salty water. Take some Ibuprofen to reduce the swelling and deal with the pain, and go to bed.
Reply:The clot means that the bleeding should be stopping by now, leave it alone. It's tempting to stick your tongue in there but please don't dislodge it. If you do, and it starts bleeding again, place a wad of tissue paper over the socket and bite down really hard. If it still continues to bleed heavily see an emergency dentist - your local A%26amp;E will refer you straight away.
Reply:gargle with some water with a little bit of salt in it, this will clean the wound. do not prod the gum at all.


if you have a bit of cotton wool roll it up till it is like a cigarette and put that onto you gum and press down gently using your finger...do not press too hard though.
Reply:Yeah thats normal, try not to poke at it with our tongue(although its your instict to!) Rinse it with warm salty water a few times a day. You'll be fine!
Reply:yes gargle with aspirin that will help with the pain and the swelling and if it is bleeding put a peace of rolled up paper towel onto the hole and bite hard on it for about 10mins this will then stop the bleeding do not drink very hot or very cold drinks as this will start the bleeding just drink slightly warm drinks