Just got extractions - blood clot sticking to gauze?

This is the place to post general questions and comments about all areas of orthodontic treatment. Before you post a question, use the forum's SEARCH tool to see if your question has already been answered!

New Members: YOU MUST MAKE A POST WITHIN 24 HOURS OF REGISTERING OR YOUR ACCOUNT WILL BE DELETED. In other words, don't sign up unless you plan to actively participate in the message board immediately. This is necessary to keep out spammers and lurkers with bad intentions. Of course, you can read most forums on the board without registering.

DO NOT POST FULL-FACE PHOTOS or personal contact information on this website. We have had problems with people re-posting members' photos on fetish websites. Please only post photos of your teeth, not your whole face. Keep your email and your personal information private. Thank you.

Moderator: bbsadmin

Post Reply
Message
Author
hundreds
Posts: 7
Joined: Fri Oct 29, 2010 6:22 pm

Just got extractions - blood clot sticking to gauze?

#1 Post by hundreds »

I just got premolar extractions today and the blood clot on one of the extraction sites is sticking to the gauze. I was told to change the gauze every 20-30mins, but every time I change it there's a bloody jelly substance sticking to the gauze. Is this normal? It's only been around 4 hours since my extractions...
Top
chocomorsel
Posts: 96
Joined: Thu Dec 02, 2010 7:17 pm

Re: Just got extractions - blood clot sticking to gauze?

#2 Post by chocomorsel »

It's a blood clot, and yes it's normal.
Top
VA5
Posts: 671
Joined: Thu Jul 03, 2008 10:58 pm

Re: Just got extractions - blood clot sticking to gauze?

#3 Post by VA5 »

It's normal however I'd be very careful about the "clots". If you completely remove the clot, then the hole will be exposed and become a "dry socket" and apparently it's very painful if this happens. If it's really clotting that much, that it's sticking all over your gauze, then maybe you don't need anymore gauze?
Image

Image
Top
hundreds
Posts: 7
Joined: Fri Oct 29, 2010 6:22 pm

Re: Just got extractions - blood clot sticking to gauze?

#4 Post by hundreds »

VA5 wrote:It's normal however I'd be very careful about the "clots". If you completely remove the clot, then the hole will be exposed and become a "dry socket" and apparently it's very painful if this happens. If it's really clotting that much, that it's sticking all over your gauze, then maybe you don't need anymore gauze?
well it hasn't stopped bleeding yet so I don't think I should remove the gauze...
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Metal Mouth Forum”