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How To Prevent Post Wisdom Tooth Removal Infection?
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I had an upper wisdom tooth removed this morning. it was really quick and I have had no pain yet (8hrs ago). I have, however just coughed and a small blood clot came out. I wasn't worried until I started reading about dry sockets on the Internet. Should I start worrying yet? Is there anything I can do to prevent infection? I can't see the wound due to its position.
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Leigh
I had an upper wisdom tooth removed this morning. it was really quick and I have had no pain yet (8hrs ago). I have, however just coughed and a small blood clot came out. I wasn't worried until I started reading about dry sockets on the Internet. Should I start worrying yet? Is there anything I can do to prevent infection? I can't see the wound due to its position.
Thanks
Leigh
Thu, 3 Apr 2014
hello leigh,
thanks for your query.nothing to worry about that small clot of blood is normal.take soft ,non spicy ,cold diet .don't drink cold drink,juice with straw. donot smoke or take tobacco in any form.and take medication as prescribe by your dentist it will be absolutely fine and there will be no chance of dry socket.
thanks
Dr.Rahul banerjee
thanks for your query.nothing to worry about that small clot of blood is normal.take soft ,non spicy ,cold diet .don't drink cold drink,juice with straw. donot smoke or take tobacco in any form.and take medication as prescribe by your dentist it will be absolutely fine and there will be no chance of dry socket.
thanks
Dr.Rahul banerjee
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