I asked a question about wisdom teeth not too long ago. Thanks to those that answered (with helpful answers). The operation was today, and all went well (except for the pain i'm experiencing lol). I'm just wondering how long should I be biting on gauzes? Are there certain amount of hours after the extraction? Or it it until my lips don't feel numb anymore? Or what? Thanks a lot!
jerryspringer answered Tuesday August 2 2005, 9:25 pm: this is not about ur question well it is kinda but can you help me out. i am gettingmine out and im so nerves if you have aim please talk to me on it . my sn is wilsonharley75. [ jerryspringer's advice column | Ask jerryspringer A Question ]
ari02 answered Tuesday August 2 2005, 8:57 pm: probably around 1-4 hours everything will feel weird and uncomfortable hope you feel go0d and better =]
CaliforniaGrl4 answered Tuesday August 2 2005, 8:10 pm: If you just got the operation today, then it will most likely be bleeding on and off all day. You only need the gauze if it is bleeding, put the gauze in your mouth for about a half hour before checking. Take the gauze out and see if it is bleedin continuously if so put new gauze in untill the bleeding stops. If it isn't bleeding anymore then take the gause out. Hope I helped :-)It should stop bleeding hours after the operation.
Get better! :-D [ CaliforniaGrl4's advice column | Ask CaliforniaGrl4 A Question ]
MummuM answered Tuesday August 2 2005, 7:54 pm: Just take the gauzes out when you feel like you stopped bleeding a bit. I took my out within an hour and then they started bleeding again. If I were you, I'd keep them on for at least 3 to 5 hours. (But change them when they feel a little bloody.) Hope all goes well, heal fast and eat loads of milkshakes :)
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juneybug6183 answered Tuesday August 2 2005, 7:36 pm: Normally you can take the gauze out after the bleeding slows down. when my boyfriend had his removed he took his gauze out about 3 hours after the surgery because he was barely bleeding.
Also, I dont know if the dentist told you this or not, but gargeling salt water will help the healing move along faster and cleanse any stitch you might have in your mouth.
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