Bleeding
It is quite normal to have a little blood in your saliva in the first few hours
following surgery. This usually looks worse than it is because the blood mixes
with saliva and causes it to turn red. Also, many people tend to spit this out
rather than swallow. Sometimes there may be some slight oozing the following
day. There is nothing to worry about if this occurs.
If bleeding continues-:
Place a swab directly on the wound or tooth socket
Apply firm pressure to the swab by biting your teeth together or using a
finger
Bite on the gauze for 3-4 hours
Keep head raised, eg. Head propped up with a pillow if in bed.
The time to worry is if the bleeding is fresh, and this will be evident by the blood
being a typical dark reddish colour and constantly oozing from the wound. This
may be due to stitches having been lost prematurely due to tearing, the wound
edges having been torn or traumatised, or due to a medical condition.
If the bleeding does not stop, telephone the surgery on 02 62827633, or after
hours 0422 653 562.
Post Treatment Advice
CB Dental
www.cbdental.com.au E-Mail: reception@cbdental.com.au Tel: 02 6282 7633 Fax: 02 6282 7644