Sometimes the after-effects of oral surgery are quite minimal, so all these instructions may not apply. Common sense will often dictate what you should do. However, when in doubt, please follow these guidelines or call the office for clarification. We can be reached at (415) 397-1400. AFTER-HOURS CONTACTIf you are having a problem after regular office hours and need to speak with Dr. Rayher, please call (415) 397-1400. Please follow the prompts or wait on the line and an operator will assist you. The operator will take your name and phone number that will be forwarded to Dr. Rayher. He will return your call. Please turn off any caller ID blocking. BLEEDING CONTROL
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Please call our office if you have any questions.Is it normal to bleed 4 days after extraction?It is normal to have some blood in saliva for a few days after an extraction. The key is blood is not welling up or dripping and making it difficult to talk, eat, breathe.
What happens on day 4 after wisdom teeth removal?Days 3-4: While swelling will peak during this time, the throbbing pain will give way to general soreness. Don't be alarmed if it's difficult to open your mouth completely. This will soon subside. Oral hygiene is important to keep the extraction sites clean.
When should I worry about bleeding after wisdom teeth removal?The bleeding should stop within 2-3 hours, but you can expect to see blood-tinged saliva for up to 24-48 hours following surgery. If bleeding is heavy, or continues after 2 hours, moisten a tea bag, place on surgical site, and apply pressure or bite firmly for 30 minutes. This usually stops the bleeding.
Is it normal to bleed 6 days after tooth extraction?Reactionary bleeding occurs a few hours post‐extraction and is more common in patients with systemic disorders or patients on anticoagulant therapy. Secondary bleeding (liver clots) usually occurs 7 to 10 days after extraction, and is a complication rarely encountered in dental practice (Malik 2008; Table 2).
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