Magok-dong Dental Clinic_8. What If Bleeding Doesn’t Stop After Wisdom Tooth Extraction? 5 Ways to Achieve Good Hemostasis

Hello, this is Seoul Dia Dental Clinic in Magok-dong.

Do you remember last time?

We told you about the unwelcome guest that can appear after wisdom tooth extraction: dry socket.

If you haven’t seen it yet, we recommend going back to review it at the link below!

Now that you’ve finished reviewing, let’s move on to today’s topic!

If you’ve ever wondered why bleeding can last so long after wisdom tooth extraction, and how to stop that bleeding, this post is for you.

Wisdom teeth often emerge much later than regular teeth, and in a rather thoughtless way,

frequently appearing in complicated directions.

Wisdom teeth that come in straight can be extracted relatively easily,

but impacted wisdom teeth hidden deep in the gums may require gum incision and even bone removal.

Magok-dong Dental Clinic_Discomfort after wisdom tooth extraction

The more complex the surgery becomes, the longer the bleeding time naturally tends to be.

But if bleeding continues for too long, you can’t just sit and wait.

If hemostasis is not achieved in time, it can lead to inflammation, pain, and even recurrence of dry socket.

So today, we’ll go over the “hemostasis management methods” that help stop bleeding quickly after wisdom tooth extraction.

Then, the eighth story to help restore peace in your mouth.

Shall we begin?

Please help with hemostasis after wisdom tooth extraction like this!

1. Make sure to bite down on the gauze properly, correctly, and for the prescribed amount of time

Magok-dong Dental Clinic_Biting down on gauze

The gauze given to you at the clinic right after extraction should never be bitten carelessly.

It is effective only when you bite firmly on the exact center of the extraction site, not just lightly.

And the duration matters too.

You should keep biting it for at least 2 hours so that enough pressure is applied and hemostasis works well.

Many people say after about 30 minutes, "It seems fine, so I took it out~"

But even if the bleeding seems to have stopped, it may start flowing again from inside.

If blood seeps into your mouth, please endure it calmly, and swallowing it is fine.

Never spit or gargle!

2. Prohibit actions that increase pressure in the mouth!

Magok-dong Dental Clinic_No spitting

When pressure in the mouth rises during hemostasis,

the carefully formed blood clot can be dislodged.

Typical risky behaviors include spitting, using a straw, and smoking.

Instead of spitting, the correct thing to do is quietly swallow your saliva.

Please drink beverages only from a cup.

And smoking... at this time, it is truly a "forbidden act."

The moment you take a puff, pressure in the mouth rises, which can cause bleeding to recur or delay wound healing.

3. If you are taking medication, be sure to consult the medical staff

Magok-dong Dental Clinic_Inform the medical staff about medications you are taking

If you are taking circulatory medications or anticoagulants, you must let us know in advance.

Depending on the case, the medication may need to be adjusted 5–7 days before extraction,

and in some cases, you may need to avoid taking it for a certain period even after extraction.

But the important thing is: do not judge on your own!

Stopping medication arbitrarily is very dangerous,

so the decision must be made through consultation between your primary doctor and your dentist.

Still bleeding won’t stop?

Magok-dong Dental Clinic_Dia Dental wisdom tooth extraction site examination

You bit the gauze properly, you didn’t use a straw, you didn’t smoke...

but the bleeding still continues?

At times like this, do not hold back—contact the clinic immediately or come in for a visit.

A hematoma may have formed at the extraction site,

and we also cannot rule out the possibility of a bleeding disorder or infection.

At Seoul Dia Dental Clinic, we carefully check whether there is bleeding after wisdom tooth extraction,

and if necessary, we immediately provide additional hemostatic treatment.

Summary of hemostasis after wisdom tooth extraction

1. Depending on the position and condition of the wisdom tooth, bleeding may last longer.

2. For hemostasis, you must bite on the gauze firmly, correctly, and for long enough.

3. Spitting, using a straw, and smoking interfere with hemostasis, so they should be avoided.

4. If you are taking medications such as anticoagulants, you must consult the medical staff before taking any action.

5. If hemostasis is not achieved or the bleeding gets worse, you should visit the dental clinic immediately to have your condition checked.

Next time, we’ll tell you about meals after wisdom tooth extraction and the foods you should avoid during recovery!

Thanks to everyone who has stayed with us until the end, this series is also soon coming to a close.

Please stay with us until the very end!!

Seoul Dia Dental Clinic will always help with your recovery as closely as possible.

[ This post was written in accordance with the Medical Service Act for the purpose of providing accurate information about dental surgery and procedures. Infection and side effects may occur after surgery, so you should decide on the surgery (procedure) after sufficient consultation with skilled medical staff. ]

[Magok Station Dia Dental Wisdom Tooth Series]

1. Wisdom tooth location and eruption timing

2. Problems that occur when wisdom teeth are left untreated

3. Types of wisdom teeth

4. Wisdom tooth extraction process

5. Care after wisdom tooth extraction

6. Pain after wisdom tooth extraction

7. Dry socket after wisdom tooth extraction

8. Hemostasis after wisdom tooth extraction

9. Meals after wisdom tooth extraction

10. Wisdom tooth extraction cost