I just had 2 teeth pulled today. Is it okay to sleep with gauze in my mouth?
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No stupid answers with Dr Paul. DON'T go to sleep with gauze in your mouth. You may inhale it. If yuo are concerend about bleeding try sucking on an ice cube over the area. To find out more, go to www.oceansurgical.com.au and go to instructions following oral surgery. Good luck
Nope, do not sleep with it in your mouth as it might come loose and you could choke, just make sure the bleeding has stopped for the most part and sleep with your head propped up on a pillow slightly as to keep your head above your heart wich will help keep it from bleeding. Good luck Hope you feel better soon.
No, you could possibly choke. However, when you remove it the bleeding should have completely stopped. You may have a bit of oozing but not a definate stream of blood. If you do you should wet a tea bag and place it over the area to help it stop. No vigerous rinsing, hard brushing or drinking from a straw as it could possibly dislodge the healing blood clot. Hope that helps!
JAMRDH - a dental hygienist
I had 4 pulled out 2 weeks ago, If you feel that its bleeding, then put it. They recommend not to. I fell asleep with them in my mouth the first time and thats it. Its totally in case you need it. Good luck !
No. You could choke. Be careful!
Do not sleep wif gauze. U may want to rinse it clean before you go to bed. The bleed will stop so time goes by.
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