Slight bleeding and pain 4 days after tooth extraction, was it the wrong tooth?

[greenchicken]

Hello, nervous patient here looking for some advice?

On Thursday (4 days ago) I had my second upper right molar extracted, it was a little complicated as it had a root canal and a crown, but the dentist suspected a cracked root as it had been causing pain for some time. I have also suspected the first upper right molar (e.g. the one now left by itself) has some issues.

I have two issues with the extraction, it is still bleeding a little - not gushing but I can see the blood in my saliva and have a horrible taste when I wake up. Also, the remaining upper molar is sore when I bite down or press the jaw with my finger.

I don't think I have a dry socket, as there is no radiating pain or heat, and the dentist gave me antibiotics to take (it's a 4 day weekend here due to public holidays so he gave me them just in case) but I am worried about the ongoing bleeding and pain, even worrying that the leftover tooth is also going to have to be extracted if this carries on. It also has a root canal and a crown because of the different issues I've had over the years.

Should I contact my dentist or give it a few more days to see if the bleeding and pain stops?

 

[Gordon]

A bit of "blood" in the saliva isn't abnormal, the top layer of the clot sometimes washes off in the saliva and can be noticed. It's not unusual for the tooth immediately beside the extraction site to be a bit tender, they can get traumatised a bit during the extraction process if the dentist has leaned on it a bit hard to elevate the one they're removing.

If it's not getting more painful then it should settle down OK in time. If the pain is getting worse, call your dentist.