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Wisdom Teeth
17/Female.
I had my wisdom teeth cut out Friday, and I am a little concerned about something. My doctor told me to keep gauze on my teeth and press down firmly for 20 minutes to stop the bleeding. However when I got out of surgery, I was so numb I couldn't have bit down even if I wanted to.
Once I got home, I changed the gauze (which was coated in blood), and put new ones in. Then I went to bed. When I woke up, I was still bleeding with quite a heavy flow, so my mother told me I needed to get up and try holding pressure on it. By that point biting down on it was so painful I actually started crying, and it took three or four 20 minute sessions to slow the bleeding. Then I ate 2 puddings and some chicken noodle soup. When I laid back down, the bleeding started again and did not stop all night. I had to sleep with the gauze in my mouth, and changed it 4 or 5 times through out the night. It's still bleeding today and I am getting kind of nervous. I was supposed to be able to brush my teeth today to keep away bacteria/germs, but since my mouth is still bleeding, I can't.
Normally I would call the doctor right away with my concern, but due to the fact it's Saturday, no one would be in. Does anyone have any tips for me? Because I am starving and would really love to brush my teeth.
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I had the same problem when I had my wisdom teeth out, Don't panic the chances are your gums just haven't healed yet. It took a couple of days for the bleeding to stop for me also and I didn't always put the gauze in my mouth either because the pain was so bad. Make sure you drink plenty of fluids, Don't drink anything too hot or too cold. Eat soft things like Pudding, Jello, Soup, Noodles, etc. If you are swollen make sure you place a semi cold cloth against your cheeks and do that regulary. About brushing your teeth I don't think you will be able to until your gums are healed, However when I had all four of my wisdom teeth taken out I couldn't brush my entire mouth but I brushed my front teeth very gently and as the days went on and my mouth started to heal I brushed a few more teeth at a time. I wouldn't panic right away, Give it another day or two if you continue to bleed alot then call the oral surgeon.
Good luck!
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