Hi, I had an upper wisdom tooth extracted on Wednesday, so nearly 48 hours ago. I woke from my sleep around 4 hours ago with a mouthful of fresh blood and what feels like a blood clot that is hanging halfway down my inner cheek. I have no real physical pain, and when I open my mouth the clot looks like it is still covering the wound site. I also have excess saliva although the blood does seem to have reduced. I was wondering if you would have any advice on this? Many Thanks, Angela.
Hi. Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor. Bleeding from extraction site can occur after your extraction. Do not panic. If you find blood oozing place a roll of sterile cotton or gaze over the area and bite on it. Keep the cotton there until bleeding controls. Do not brush vigorously around that region. If you're bleeding doesn't stop consult a dentist immediately. Hope this helps.get well soon