Blood clots are important in the healing process extractions dental. The loss of any clot after the procedure dental can lead to a “dry socket”, which can infect the area after extraction. If a clot is not formed or is evicted can damage or prolong the healing process.

A dentist should be contacted immediately if this occurs. Blood clots can break off during the first 24 hours after extraction with vigorous rinsing or spitting. The suction from a straw or smoking may also dislodge a clot. Hot liquids like coffee or soup, can dissolve the clot.

Instructions :

1. Keep the gauze on the extraction site firmly applying pressure for about an hour? The dentist will usually give you gauze after extraction. You’ll leave the office with gauze in the mouth over the treated area.
2. Remove the gauze carefully to see if the bleeding has stopped.
3. Apply some more gauze to control bleeding during the first 24 hours. A moistened tea bag is an effective substitute for gauze and even helps in the formation of coagulation due to tannic acid in the tea. If bleeding persists after 24 hours, consult your dentist.
4. When the clot starts to form a substance notice dark red as a film on extraction. It may even seem like a soft piece of chocolate.
5. Beware of the area and only plays if the clot is difficult to see, depending on where the extraction is found. A dental mirror can help in this process. You should only have to touch the point briefly, but not at all if you can see the dark clot.
6. Instead of brushing, rinse lightly with a mixture of salt and water for the next few days.