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  2. Dental extraction - Wikipedia

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    This type of bleeding starts 2 to 3 hours after tooth extraction, as a result of cessation of vasoconstriction. Systemic intervention might be required. 3. Secondary bleeding. This type of bleeding usually begins 7 to 10 days post extraction, and is most likely due to infection destroying the blood clot or ulcerating local vessels.

  3. Tranexamic acid - Wikipedia

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    Tranexamic acid is a medication used to treat or prevent excessive blood loss from major trauma, postpartum bleeding, surgery, tooth removal, nosebleeds, and heavy menstruation. [ 6 ][ 7 ] It is also used for hereditary angioedema. [ 6 ][ 2 ] It is taken either by mouth, injection into a vein, [ 6 ] or by intramuscular injection.

  4. Alveolar osteitis - Wikipedia

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    Alveolar osteitis usually occurs where the blood clot fails to form or is lost from the socket (i.e., the defect left in the gum when a tooth is taken out). This leaves an empty socket where bone is exposed to the oral cavity, causing a localized alveolar osteitis limited to the lamina dura (i.e., the bone which lines the socket).

  5. Cauterization - Wikipedia

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    Cauterization. Cauterization (or cauterisation, or cautery) is a medical practice or technique of burning a part of a body to remove or close off a part of it. It destroys some tissue in an attempt to mitigate bleeding and damage, remove an undesired growth, or minimize other potential medical harm, such as infections when antibiotics are ...

  6. Ferric subsulfate solution - Wikipedia

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    Ferric subsulfate (also known as Monsel's solution) is often used by Jewish burial societies (chevra kadisha) to stop post-mortem bleeding. Since Jewish burial does not allow any external skin adhesives such as bandages, tape, glue or resin, ferric subsulfate is an effective way to stop post-mortem bleeding. Most post-mortem bleeding stems from ...

  7. What is a deep dental cleaning? Dentists reveal what to ... - AOL

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    In the few days following your deep dental cleaning, your gums will likely be a little sore, sensitive and tender. This is perfectly normal and will subside naturally as your mouth heals. Your ...

  8. US FDA clears use of Cresilon's gel to stop severe bleeding ...

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    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared Cresilon's gel to quickly control bleeding, the privately held company said on Thursday, potentially giving emergency medical technicians and ...

  9. Tooth decay - Wikipedia

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    Prevention. Low- sugar diet, tooth brushing, fluoride, flossing [2][5] Medication. Paracetamol (acetaminophen), ibuprofen [6] Frequency. 3.6 billion (2016) [7] Tooth decay, also known as cavities or caries, [a] is the breakdown of teeth due to acids produced by bacteria. [6] The cavities may be a number of different colors, from yellow to black ...