How to stop bleeding after tooth extraction and periodontitis
Disease description:
I have periodontitis. This morning, when I went to the hospital to have a tooth extracted, it started bleeding, and it's still slightly bleeding now that I'm back home. I would like to consult about how to stop bleeding after tooth extraction with periodontitis.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Liwen
After tooth extraction due to periodontitis and subsequent bleeding, patients can use a sterile cotton ball or gauze to apply pressure on the wound. Generally, applying pressure for about half an hour will achieve effective hemostasis. During this time, patients should avoid touching the wound with their hands to prevent pathogens from the hands entering the wound and causing infection or re-bleeding.
