Probably best to ask the oral surgeon or the office but I don't think you need to change gauze that frequently unless its bleeding significantly. There will be a little bit of oozing from the site but it shouldn't be bleeding profusely.
Another clot may form if there's still some bleeding in the area. The intention is not to push the gauze too far into the socket but rather to just apply pressure to the area to allow the clot to form.
There was a crack down by the root in a tooth with 50 plus years of fillings. Also, I had chemo in early 2009 and was warned it can be very hard on teeth. This is the 3rd tooth I've lost since chemo.
QUESTIION: I've been changing my gauze every 45 mins. as directed. The 3rd gauze change, I had a pea sized clot on the gauze. Will another clot form or am I doomed to dry socket? I'm still bleeding (am on daily aspirin and there was no time to stop it prior to removal).
Well I would guess that the oral surgeon would know best about this situation and if he's reassured you that you'll be fine, you most likely will be, especially since you'll be careful with the extraction socket.
My guess is that there is concern in regards to the blood clot in the socket breaking apart and creating an opening between your mouth and sinus which can cause some pain and discomfort in the area that won't heal easily.
Take your medications as directed and try to avoid blowing your nose or anything that can create pressure in your sinus/nose/mouth area.
What happened? Was the tooth diagnosed as cracked?
Hi Doctor, within hours of waking, I was in extreme pain. My dentist sent me to an oral surgeon who pulled the tooth (number 14). He said my sinus cavity was not involved.
My question is, I am to fly to Vermont tomorrow night, 32 hours after the extraction. Surgeon said to take Claritin D 2 hours before flight and I should be fine. However, his dental assistant has scared me with 'don't fly' type remarks before running to get him to talk with me.
What might happen? What would be the worst thing that could happen? Tickets are non refundable and a relative paid for them for me to come visit them. Now I'm overly concerned!
Taking Amox. and pain meds as directed.
It has a slight bruised feel this morning if I push on it with my thumb but I just woke up and took out my nightguard.
Yesterday I caught myself clicking my teeth together during a stressful time.
How are the symptoms now?
Any pain or discomfort?
Well went to dentist and she xrayed and compared to the xray from May. She found nothing wrong so feels sure I bit wrong. Also, my gum was a little inflamed from me trying to floss out a spinach leaf from a salad I'd had the day before.
She blew air, tapped, wiggled and RE checked the xray. She said it is only very slightly high and not enough that she would reseat it or grind it down.