Bleeding after pulling a tooth and 4 easy ways to deal with it

There are many ways to stop bleeding after pulling a tooth

Usually, bleeding after tooth extraction starts to occur within 3-20 minutes after the extraction process. The following guidelines you can follow to stop bleeding after pulling a tooth.

1. Bite the cotton

Gently bite the cotton or gauze roll at the location of the extracted tooth. This helps stop bleeding and prevents blood from being swallowed along with saliva. Do not chew or press too hard on the cotton to prevent the bleeding from getting heavier.

2. "Compress" using a tea bag

Apart from using cotton, you can stop the bleeding after pulling the tooth out with a tea bag (green or black tea is recommended). Slide the tea bag (cooled first) between the extracted tooth and bite gently for 30 minutes. Tea contains substances tannic acid which is able to inhibit bleeding.

3. Keep your head higher than your heart

Keep your head higher than your heart while sitting or sleeping. This is useful for stopping bleeding.

4. Avoid too heavy activity

Get plenty of rest and eat soft foods, such as warm soup, soft pudding, or cold yogurt. As much as possible avoid doing the things below after pulling a tooth:

Do not smoke or spit up for 48 hours after the procedure, as smoking will slow down the healing of the gum tissue
Do not drink or eat hot food for 24 hours as the heat can prevent blood clotting.
Do not use a straw or chew for 24 hours

The healing period after tooth extraction usually takes 1 to 2 weeks. The gum tissue itself takes about 3-4 weeks to close the wound. Meanwhile, for the healing of a tooth bone that has been pulled out, it can take about 6-8 months, depending on your patience in maintaining dental hygiene.

How do you reduce the pain after pulling a tooth?

Bleeding gums after tooth extraction are sometimes accompanied by pain or tenderness. This condition is commonly called dry socket. Socket or the socket is the hole in the tooth that is extracted. Well, after the tooth is removed, there will be blood clot in the tooth socket. This blood clot serves to protect the bones and nerves of the teeth from foreign materials, such as the food and drinks you eat. This socket, over time, will form a network in the gums until they are fully seated.

So it is not uncommon for a socket that has not dried and is then exposed to air, which can cause the nerves and bones in that area to feel painful and sore. To reduce pain during the recovery period. You can use some pain relievers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen. But don't use aspirin to relieve pain when you experience bleeding after pulling a tooth. Aspirin works to thin the blood, so it will be in contrast to the steps you are taking to stop the bleeding.