I had my wisdom tooth removed on the lower right side 12 days ago. I had some slight pain while eating hot soup for dinner last night. This morning, I spit out blood and a blood clot was sitting atop my molars, still connected. I just a gauze to soak up blood, no more bleeding. will i be okay? do i have a dry socket? what should i do? my dr s office isnt open until tomorrow.
Heloo pt-If Bleeding several days after Tooth ExtractionBleeding which occurs several days after tooth extraction is known as secondary bleeding. It is due to infection of the wound which causes loss of clot and erosion of vessels in the granulation tissue. Before suturing or packing the socket in case of secondary hemorrhage, the extraction socket wound is examined carefully for any foreign body. Antibiotics may be given to the patient when the socket is packed.