“How long will I bleed after gum surgery?”
I will have gum surgery next week. I am afraid of bleeding. How long will I bleed after gum surgery?
6 Answers
Normal Bleeding: It is not unusual to notice slight bleeding or oozing from the surgical site for one or two days after the surgery. If at any time you notice the formation of large blood clots or an obvious flow of blood, notify your doctor at once.
Geishamarie Feliciano-De Jesus
Dentist
It will depend on your coagulation status. Usually, an individual with no coagulation pathology will have minor to non-bleeding after placement of the suture.
It is always recommended that patients follow these post-operative instructions:
-Do not rinse or spit for 24 hours after surgery.
-Keep your fingers and tongue away from the socket or surgical area.
-Use ice packs on the surgical area (side of face) for the first 48 hours; apply ice 20 minutes on and 10 minutes off.
-For mild discomfort, take analgesics (Tylenol or ibuprofen, depending on the allergic status)
-Avoid the use of a straw—this creates suction in the mouth that could cause complications.
-Avoid smoke for at least 5 days after surgery.
-Avoid strenuous activity and do not exercise for at least 3–4 days after surgery.
-Your diet should consist mainly of soft, easily swallowed foods and cool drinks.
It is always recommended that patients follow these post-operative instructions:
-Do not rinse or spit for 24 hours after surgery.
-Keep your fingers and tongue away from the socket or surgical area.
-Use ice packs on the surgical area (side of face) for the first 48 hours; apply ice 20 minutes on and 10 minutes off.
-For mild discomfort, take analgesics (Tylenol or ibuprofen, depending on the allergic status)
-Avoid the use of a straw—this creates suction in the mouth that could cause complications.
-Avoid smoke for at least 5 days after surgery.
-Avoid strenuous activity and do not exercise for at least 3–4 days after surgery.
-Your diet should consist mainly of soft, easily swallowed foods and cool drinks.
There should be very little bleeding after oral surgery. Be sure to follow all of the directions that are given to you. Follow the directions for using ice, and don’t overdue. If you do have some bleeding biting down on a tea bag will stop the bleeding. This is depending upon where the surgery is performed in your mouth. I hope your surgery goes very well without complications!! I hope this was helpful, and best of luck!
U should ask the dentist who is doing the gum surgery as we do not do gum surgery thanks
Different surgeries will have different healing times, but generally speaking the dentist will make sure you have stopped bleeding before you leave the office and provide you with instructions to prevent breakthrough bleeding. Most bleeding at home is caused by hot food/drinks within the first few days of surgery or activities that raise your blood pressure such as exercise.
I suggest that you speak to your dentist since he or she knows your exact
situation.
situation.
