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    May 18, 2009, 04:21 PM
    Blood clot with extracted tooth
    How long does a blood clot last after having a tooth extracted?
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    May 18, 2009, 04:37 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by brighters View Post
    How long does a blood clot last after having a tooth extracted?
    The blood clot is there for the healing process. It can vary, when the healing process is finished depending on your health situation, what issues you have, such as diabetes. Don't worry about the blood clot, it is there for a purpose.

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    May 18, 2009, 04:53 PM

    loss of blood clot = dry socket = painful and bad

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