- You will normally see some blood mixed in with your saliva after the extraction. Sometimes there will be small blood clots too which will be dark red in colour. This will possibly continue for the rest of the day and is nothing to be concerned about.
- If the socket starts to ooze or bleed after you have left the practice, the blood will be brighter red in colour. If this happens, take out the gauze from the post-op pack given to you at the practice. Fold a piece into a tight pad and bite on it firmly for 20 minutes. Do not move around during this time unless absolutely necessary.
- Do not look at the socket again for at least 20 minutes. If the socket is still bleeding, repeat with a second piece of gauze.
- If after this time the socket is still bleeding, contact the practice for further advice if still open. After the practice is closed, you have two options:
a) If the problem is minor, leave a message and we will contact you to discuss.
b) If the bleed is more significant, you will need to attend A&E for attention. Shrewsbury/Hereford/Aberystwyth are the nearest A&E departments which can offer appropriate care.
Help! My extraction socket has started bleeding again.
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