I have a thick, reddish-brown slime on my tongue after having a tooth extracted. Ive cleaned my tongue off with a tongue-brush multiple times today and it keeps returning. Im concerned that my gums might still be bleeding slightly, or that this is an early sign of infection.
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The thick reddish slime on the tongue could be because of the bleeding from the extraction socket. Consult an oral physician to rule out bleeding from the extraction site. You can keep a cotton dipped (squeezed in saline) over the extraction socket for 30 min by biting on the cotton. This prevents any bleeding from the socket. I hope my answer will help you, take care.