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Visitor asks:
Hello!
First of all, thank you for your answer. I wrote to you about the extraction of my lower left wisdom tooth and asked you about slight bleeding after the extraction. Two days ago I had the stitches removed and the doctor concluded that I have a slight inflammation and that the wound will take a little longer to heal. He also noticed that a polyp had formed. I asked him why he did not puncture it and he said that it would bleed too much, but that it would disappear in a few months. I would like you to tell me a little more about it. Is it dangerous, and what should I do if I accidentally injure it myself? Because I am afraid, I do not dare to eat on that side and I also brush the teeth on that side more superficially. I have no other problems, although I do have caries on the second and first molars, but I am going to the dentist tomorrow to have that treated as well.
Thank you for your answer. Kind regards, Tjaša
Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:
Dear Sir/Madam!
Prolonged or recurrent bleeding from the area of the procedure can certainly be a consequence of inflammation of the soft tissues. A polyp is a harmless formation composed of granulation tissue that is extremely well supplied with blood. A polyp cannot be punctured, but it can be injured and then it will bleed heavily (the bleeding will stop spontaneously). It will most likely disappear on its own, but it can also be removed with a minor procedure (cauterization).
Have a nice day!
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