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Is bleeding 2 days after getting wisdom teeth pulled normal?
I got all 4 of my wisdom teeth pulled Thursday, it is now Saturday and when I put gauze in my gums look like they are still bleeding. Is that normal? Also, my gums feel really mushy, is that normal? Any advice on how to make sure the healing process goes well, and symptoms of dry socket would be greatly appreciated.
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- rgchappellLv 68 years agoFavorite Answer
Dry sockets, while not rare, are not common either. You should do a little online research, enough to satisfy your curiosity. If you know someone who has had that type of experience you can ask them but chances are you don't know a single person who has. Bleeding after tooth extraction varies by both the type of tooth and the individual who had it removed. I would say that your description fits in the normal category and should not be cause for alarm. The exception would be if the blood flow has not diminished from the day of extraction or for whatever the reason (i.e. physical post op damage) has increased. The feeling you describe will diminish with time as your gums make the transition from supporting a tooth to not supporting one. Until that happens you should continue to treat those four areas with TLC as, I'm sure, your doctor advised.