Can one sleep with gauze in mouth after tooth extraction?

Question

Hello doctor,

I got my number 32 extracted at 1:30 PM. It is now 12:40 AM. I am not bleeding a lot but it is still coming out. Any advice? I would like to sleep but would hate to swallow blood in my sleep thus making me sick. Can I sleep with gauze in mouth?

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.

If the bleeding is still there and you are not able to sleep, change the gauze and wet another gauze and put it there. If bleeding will not stop, you can use gauze with an ice pack. My suggestion is to not be apprehensive, as raised blood pressure is also the cause for bleeding. You can also visit an emergency room for further treatment. The two reasons may be the left root stem and high blood pressure, provided you do not have any underlying blood disorder. Yes, do not sleep with gauze, as it may obstruct your airway and can be fatal too.

I hope this helps.