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Extraction

I had two teeth taken out at three today and the bleeding has not stopped                               i have been putting pressure on it with the guaze for abut four hours and it just wont stop. it is also in alot of pain
what should i do?
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You should go back to your dentist and get them to pack the socket and suture it up to stop the bleeding.  If you can't do that, I would recommend going to the ER.
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Lay a tea bag on the site for 30 min, see if that stops it.
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